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Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within a few days when appropriate for the ingredients.
Crispy Fried Chicken
Tender chicken pieces are coated in a seasoned flour crust and fried until they reach a perfect, golden-brown crunch. The secret to this classic comfort food is a juicy interior paired with a shatteringly crisp exterior. Serve it with a side of coleslaw or mashed potatoes for a traditional family meal that never goes out of style.
Tender chicken pieces are coated in a seasoned flour crust and fried until they reach a perfect, golden-brown crunch. The secret to this classic comfort food is a juicy interior paired with a shatteringly crisp exterior. Serve it with a side of coleslaw or mashed potatoes for a traditional family meal that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
- 85 g Chicken, cut
- 1/4 cup Buttermilk
- 1/4 cup Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Salt Pepper
- 0.25 tsp Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- Take your cut up chicken pieces and skin them if you prefer. Put the flour in a large plastic bag (let the amount of chicken you are cooking dictate the amount of flour you use). Season the flour with paprika, salt and pepper to taste (paprika helps to brown the chicken).
- Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk then, a few at a time, put them in the bag with the flour, seal the bag and shake to coat well. Place the coated chicken on a cookie sheet or tray, and cover with a clean dish towel or waxed paper. LET SIT UNTIL THE FLOUR IS OF A PASTE-LIKE CONSISTENCY. THIS IS CRUCIAL!
- Fill a large skillet (cast iron is best) about 1/3 to 1/2 full with vegetable oil. Heat until VERY hot. Put in as many chicken pieces as the skillet can hold. Brown the chicken in HOT oil on both sides. When browned, reduce heat and cover skillet; let cook for 30 minutes (the chicken will be cooked through but not crispy). Remove cover, raise heat again and continue to fry until crispy.
- Drain the fried chicken on paper towels. Depending on how much chicken you have, you may have to fry in a few shifts. Keep the finished chicken in a slightly warm oven while preparing the rest.
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