MRS. HOVIS'S FRIED CHICKEN
Provided by Craig Claiborne
Categories dinner, main course
Time 45m
Yield 8 or more servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Carefully cut each chicken into 8 pieces: 2 legs, 2 thighs, 2 breast pieces, 2 wings (with wing tips removed, if desired). Use the carcasses for soups and stock.
- Combine the salt, black pepper, poultry seasoning, paprika and cayenne, and blend well. Coat chicken pieces with this mixture.
- Coat the pieces with flour. The Southern technique calls for putting the flour in a large, heavy brown paper bag, adding the chicken pieces a few at a time and tossing. Remove and shake off excess flour.
- Heat half the white shortening, half the lard and half the bacon fat in each of two large skillets, preferably black iron. Heat the fat until it is lightly smoking.
- Put the chicken pieces in, skin side up, and cook until crisp and golden brown on one side, about 12 to 14 minutes. Turn the pieces and continue cooking 12 to 14 minutes on the second side, taking care not to burn the pieces.
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Jaden Kotzee
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the breading was flavorful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.
sivis Patu
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the breading is flavorful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.
Pollob420 Pollob
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the breading was perfectly seasoned. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.
Jamie LeRoy
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The seasoning was perfect and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Aaron Creagh
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who has the time to make it.
Louis Aguilar
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.
Abu De Boy Yakubu
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and raved about how crispy and flavorful it was. I will definitely be making this again.
Niana Smart
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the breading was flavorful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.
Idris Hussen
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the breading is flavorful and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.
Prince Gomez Ghansah
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the breading was perfectly seasoned. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.
clement changala
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The seasoning was perfect and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Jason O'Neill
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who has the time to make it.
Olivia Roy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so juicy and tender, and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Zain Choudhary
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and raved about how crispy and flavorful it was. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Muslima Begum
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.
Raz Muhammad
[email protected]I've tried many fried chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the breading was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Ch Mobile
[email protected]This fried chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The seasoning was perfect, not too salty and not too bland. I will definitely be making this again.