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Frank's Southern Fried Chicken

Frank's Southern Fried Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 whole fresh chicken
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh finely ground black pepper
  • Peanut oil (for deep-frying)

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Recipe Courtesy of Cooking.com.

Here is a version of authentic yardbird, otherwise known as Southern fried chicken.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Facts per Serving

Calories: 427 Fat, Total: 12g Carbohydrates, Total: 36g
Cholesterol: 115mg Sodium: 598mg Protein: 40g
Fiber: 1g % Cal. from Fat: 25% % Cal. from Carbs: 34%

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Preparation

  1. Rinse chicken under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels. Cut chicken into 9 pieces (2 legs, 2 thighs, 2 breasts, 2 wings, and 1 or 2 pieces from the back). Combine the flour, salt and pepper in a large paper bag.
  2. Add enough oil to a 2-inch-deep cast iron skillet to come 2/3 up sides of skillet (about 2 cups of oil). Heat oil over medium-high heat until deep-fry thermometer registers 350°F. Add 2 chicken pieces to flour mixture in bag; fold bag to enclose. Shake until chicken is well-coated. Transfer coated chicken pieces to rack. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces.
  3. Using tongs, carefully add chicken legs and thighs to hot oil. Fry until chicken is golden on the outside, and chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer fried chicken to clean dry towels on rack to drain. Repeat with remaining breast, wing and back pieces (breasts will be done in about 3 minutes per side). Sprinkle fried chicken with salt and pepper. Transfer to platter and serve immediately.
  4. NOTE:For a crispier crust, mix 2 large eggs with 1 tablespoon water in large bowl. Add the chicken pieces and soak them before coating with flour mixture.