BON TON-STYLE FRIED CHICKEN

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Categories     Chicken     Poultry     Fry     Summer     Deep-Fry     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

For marinade
1 qt water
2 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons cayenne
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 chicken breast halves, 4 thighs, and 4 drumsticks (all with skin and bones; 4 to 4 1/2 pounds total)
For frying
About 12 cups vegetable oil
For dredging
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Marinate chicken:
  • Whisk together all marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add chicken, making sure it is covered with marinade. Chill, covered, stirring twice, about 24 hours.
  • Dredge and fry chicken:
  • Heat 2 inches oil in a wide 8- to 9 1/2-quart pot over moderately high heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 365 to 375°F. (Our pot was 12 inches wide and 5 inches deep; if you don't have that wide a pot, you can fry the chicken in two batches.)
  • Meanwhile, whisk together all dredging ingredients in a large bowl. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Dredge each piece of chicken in seasoned flour and put on a large baking sheet. Let stand about 10 minutes.
  • Fry chicken, turning a few times, 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown, then drain on a rack.

WOBNIAR G
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I've made this chicken several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect party food, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Johnda Nelms
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This chicken is so good! I love the crispy coating and the tender meat. It's the perfect comfort food.


Gideon Ishiekwene
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I'm always looking for new fried chicken recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. The chicken is crispy and juicy, and the flavor is amazing.


Smarika Thapa
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I made this chicken for a picnic, and it was a hit! The chicken stayed crispy even after being transported in the car.


Aarti Chaudhary
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I'm not a huge fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken is so crispy and flavorful, and the gravy is perfect.


Amir Fikran
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This chicken is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is so crispy and juicy, and the flavor is incredible.


Charles Kuria
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the chicken turned out great. It was crispy and juicy, and the flavor was amazing.


Hate Life
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This chicken is delicious! I made it for dinner last night, and my family loved it. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the gravy was perfect.


Kahigs Teva
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I've made this chicken several times now, and it's always perfect. I love the crispy coating and the juicy meat.


Heer Hoor
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This is my new go-to fried chicken recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make.


Carolyn Leppert
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I made this chicken for a party I was hosting, and everyone loved it! It was the perfect finger food, and it disappeared in no time.


Thabang Shoun
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This chicken is so good! I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with my family. They all raved about how crispy and flavorful it was.


Manny G
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this chicken perfectly. It's definitely a keeper!


Renee Htx
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This fried chicken is a game-changer! I've tried so many recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the flavor is out of this world. I will definitely be making this again and again.