GRANNY FOSTER'S SUNDAY FRIED CHICKEN
Recipe adapted from Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen (Random House; 2011).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place chicken in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Add 2 tablespoons salt, the sugar, vinegar, and bay leaves and stir until salt and sugar dissolve. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Place buttermilk in a large, shallow bowl. Lift chicken from brine and transfer to buttermilk. In another large, shallow bowl or zip-top bag, stir or shake together flour, 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and pinch of cayenne to combine.
- Line a platter with a brown paper bag and place near stove. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat shortening over medium-high until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350 degrees to 375 degrees (a small cube of bread should brown in less than 1 minute). Oil should be deep enough to come halfway up sides of chicken; the level will rise slightly when chicken is added. Beginning with larger pieces, lift chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and dredge or shake in flour mixture until evenly coated. Shake off excess.
- Working in batches, add chicken, skin side down, to pan (do not crowd pan); reduce heat to medium. Fry until golden brown on both sides and juices run clear when thigh is pierced with a knife (an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh, avoiding bone, should read 165 degrees), 10 to 12 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to platter to drain. Season with salt and pepper and let sit 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Joseph John
[email protected]This chicken is a bit too spicy for my taste, but it's still good.
Runningjellyfish 113
[email protected]This chicken is so good, I could eat it every day!
olayemi yesmond
[email protected]I've never made fried chicken before, but this recipe made it easy. The chicken turned out great!
Rehan Malik
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm not sure I'll try it again.
Islandgirl Spencer
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken didn't turn out crispy at all.
Pavel Novel
[email protected]This chicken is a bit too salty for my taste.
Mangala Jaanaki
[email protected]I love the crispy crust on this chicken. It's so good!
Jonathon Hill
[email protected]This chicken is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.
Chris Hughes
[email protected]I made this chicken for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Parbesh Khadka
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Mohsin Ali Hans
[email protected]The chicken was a bit bland, but the gravy was good.
Katlyn Saddler
[email protected]This chicken was amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.
Mohammad Saurav
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fried chicken, but this recipe was actually really good! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the gravy was delicious.
Md mamun Ahmmed
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always so crispy and juicy.
Marvel George
[email protected]The chicken was a bit too greasy for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Madison Brandes
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this again.
Audrey Denise
[email protected]I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the flavor is amazing.
Haven Flagg
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
Suhail Ahmed
[email protected]I made this chicken for my family and they all loved it! It was easy to make and the results were delicious.
Naim Matubber
[email protected]This fried chicken is the best I've ever had! The crust was perfectly crispy and the meat was so juicy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again soon.