SOUTHERN LIVING'S BEST FRIED CHICKEN
Many modern cooks have never learned to fry. We are convinced that fried food is unhealthy, unpopular and messy. But Norman King, a lifelong Southerner, a registered dietitian and a food editor at Southern Living magazine set out to change that. In "The Way to Fry," he offers both a guide to proper deep-frying technique, and a terrific recipe for crunchy, juicy fried chicken. While at first glance the recipe may resemble every other fried chicken you've ever seen, the differences lie in the precise instructions, ensuring chicken that's cooked through, golden and crisp. A little bacon fat is an option for flavor.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine 1 tablespoon salt with 3 quarts water in a large bowl or container. Add chicken, cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Drain, rinse with cold water and pat dry.
- Stir together remaining 1 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Sprinkle half the mixture evenly over chicken.
- In a large sealable plastic bag, combine remaining pepper mixture and flour. Add 2 pieces chicken to bag and shake well to coat. Remove chicken pieces, shaking off extra flour, and set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Take a large (10- or 12-inch) cast-iron skillet or chicken fryer, for which you have a lid, and fit with a candy or deep-frying thermometer. Add oil and bacon drippings and heat to 360 degrees over medium heat; the oil will ripple and possibly give off a few wisps of smoke.
- Using tongs, immediately add chicken pieces, skin side down (work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding pan). The oil will drop to about 325 degrees, where it should stay; adjust heat so that oil is bubbling gently around the pieces. Cover and cook 6 minutes; uncover and cook 9 minutes. Turn chicken pieces; cover and cook 6 minutes. Uncover and cook another 5 to 9 minutes, depending on size of pieces. If necessary for even browning, turn pieces over a few times toward the end.
- Drain on paper towels or paper bags. Let cool at least 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1151, UnsaturatedFat 58 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 85 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 65 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 812 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Bhim Limbu
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and juicy. I've tried it with both boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs and they both turn out great. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and gravy.
jasmine conyers
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Mintu Paul
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always crispy and juicy. I love the flavor of the breading. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Idan Zilberman
[email protected]I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The spices were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Stuti Bhandari
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I used chicken thighs and they cooked perfectly in the time specified. The breading was crispy and flavorful. I served the chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Chiketa Lewis
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and juicy. I've tried it with both boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs and they both turn out great. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Mother Computer (Torikul Islam Seyam)
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Hamzat plies feranmi
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always crispy and juicy. I love the flavor of the breading. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Kauri Reardon
[email protected]I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a hit! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The spices were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
AYEBALE DESIRE
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I used chicken thighs and they cooked perfectly in the time specified. The breading was crispy and flavorful. I served the chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Namuwanga Getrude
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken is always crispy and juicy. I've tried it with both boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs and they both turn out great. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and gravy.
Santa Pun
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Maria Wannell
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always crispy and juicy. I love the flavor of the breading. I usually serve it with mashed potatoes and gravy.
ROJIN KATUWAL
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the time specified. The breading was crispy and flavorful. I served the chicken with mashed potatoes and green bean
Kareem Dad
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken. It was crispy, juicy, and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Dwomoh Clement
[email protected]I've tried many fried chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
salam ameerjan
[email protected]This fried chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken came out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The spices were perfect, and the chicken had a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.