CLASSIC FRIED CHICKEN

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Categories     Chicken     Fry

Yield 4-5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the gravy (optional)
1 tsp. vegetable oil
Neck, giblets (exluding liver), and back from a 3-lb. chicken, chopped into 2-inch pieces
1 small yellow onion, quartered
Kosher salt
3 Tbs. reserved chicken frying oil (or 3 Tbs. vegetable oil)
3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp. lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
For the fried chicken
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 whole small (3- to 3-1/4-lb.) chicken, cut into 10 pieces
9 oz. (2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour
1 Tbs. sweet paprika
2 to 3 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Make the batter In a large bowl, mix buttermilk with 2 tsp. sea salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Add chix and toss to coat. Cover and refrig for at least 4 hours Make the Broth for the Gravy (optional) Heat the oil in a large (4qt) saucepan over med-high heat. Add the chicken parts and onion and cook, stirring often, until the chix parts lose their raw color, about 5 min. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken parts release juices, about 20 min. Add 1 qt water and 1/2 tsp. salt. Increase the heat to med high, bring to boil,reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Simmer until the broth is flavorful, about 20 min. Strain the broth into a 1-qt glass cup. (You will need 1-1/2 cups for the gravy; reserve remaining broth for another use.) Set aside. Fry the chicken When you're ready to fry the chix, put the flour, paprika, 2 tsp. sea salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a brown paper bag, and shake to combine. Working in 2 batches, drop the chicken pieces into the flour mixture, fold the top of the bag closed, and shake to coat completely. Arrange the coated chicken on a large wire rack set over a large rimmed baking sheet. Discard the remaining flour mixture. Pour enough oil into a deep heavy-duty 12" skillet to reach a depth of 1/2". Heat the oil over med-high heat until a thermometer clipped to the side of the skillet w/o touching the bottom registers 350°F.

Xander Cary
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I've tried many fried chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


matthew fox
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This is the best fried chicken recipe I've ever had. The chicken was so crispy and juicy, and the coating was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


William Barnett
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I made this recipe for a potluck dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


Meet kajla Bugti
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This is my go-to fried chicken recipe. It's easy to follow and the chicken always turns out perfect. I love that I can adjust the spices to my liking.


Quintus Mils
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is crispy and juicy, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Khalil Farid
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This is the best fried chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was so crispy and flavorful, and the meat was so juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Daud Sikandar
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I've been using this recipe for years and it never disappoints. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.


Onkarabetse Montwedi
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This is my favorite fried chicken recipe. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the flavor is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.


Mark Spector
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the flavor is amazing. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Abdullah Amr
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This recipe is a must-try for any fried chicken lover. The chicken is crispy, juicy, and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Steven Lat
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I've tried many fried chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Josephine Khasoa
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This is the best fried chicken recipe I've ever had. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the coating was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


HASSAAN QADIR
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I made this recipe for a potluck dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


nelson marynathan
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This is my go-to fried chicken recipe. It's easy to follow and the chicken always turns out perfect. I love that I can adjust the spices to my liking.


Numan Bhai
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I've been using this recipe for years and it never disappoints. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.


Kane
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The chicken was so crispy and moist, and the flavor was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


girl wolf
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the flavor is delicious.


Alpha Rai
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I followed the recipe exactly and my chicken turned out perfect. It was so crispy and flavorful, and my family loved it. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Play Food ball
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This is the best fried chicken recipe I've ever tried! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the flavor was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.