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=Ingredients= | |||
'''<big>8</big>''' pieces broiler/fryer chicken | |||
<big>'''2'''</big> cups low fat buttermilk | |||
<big>'''2'''</big> Tablespoons kosher salt | |||
<big>'''2'''</big> Tablespoons Hungarian paprika | |||
<big>'''2'''</big> teaspoons garlic powder | |||
<big>'''1'''</big> teaspoon cayenne pepper | |||
Flour, for dredging | Flour, for dredging | ||
Vegetable shortening, for frying | Vegetable shortening, for frying | ||
Place chicken pieces into a plastic container and cover with buttermilk | =Procedure= | ||
'''Place''' <span style="background:lightgreen">chicken pieces</span> into a plastic container and cover with <span style="background:lightgreen">buttermilk</span> | |||
'''Cover''' and '''refrigerate''' for 12 to 24 hours (or as long as you have) | |||
'''Melt''' enough <span style="background:lightgreen">Vegetable shortening</span> (over low heat) to come just '''<sup>1</sup>/<sub>8</sub>''' inch up the side of a 12 inch cast iron skillet or heavy fry pan | |||
Once shortening liquefies raise heat to 325°F | |||
<span style="color:red">Do not allow oil to go over 325°F</span> | |||
'''Drain''' <span style="background:lightgreen">chicken</span> in a colander | |||
'''Combine''' <span style="background:lightgreen">salt</span>, <span style="background:lightgreen">paprika</span>, <span style="background:lightgreen">garlic powder</span>, and <span style="background:lightgreen">cayenne pepper</span> | |||
'''Liberally''' '''season''' <span style="background:lightgreen">chicken</span> with this mixture | |||
'''Dredge''' <span style="background:lightgreen">chicken</span> in <span style="background:lightgreen">flour</span> and '''shake''' off excess | |||
'''Place''' <span style="background:lightgreen">chicken</span> skin side down into the pan | |||
Put <span style="background:lightgreen">thighs</span> in the center, and <span style="background:lightgreen">breast</span> and <span style="background:lightgreen">legs</span> around the edge of the pan. The oil should come half way up the pan | |||
'''Cook''' <span style="background:lightgreen">chicken</span> until golden brown on each side, approximately 10 to 12 minutes per side. More importantly, the internal temperature should be right around 180 degrees. <span style="color:red">(Be careful to monitor shortening temperature every few minutes.)</span> | |||
'''Drain''' <span style="background:lightgreen">chicken</span> on a rack over a sheet pan. <span style="color:red">Don't drain by setting chicken directly on paper towels or brown paper bags</span> | |||
If you need to hold the <span style="background:lightgreen">chicken</span> before serving, cover loosely with foil but avoid holding in a warm oven, especially if it's a gas oven | |||
= Yield = | |||
4 servings, 2 pieces of chicken each | |||
= Date = | |||
June 10, 2007 | |||
= Source = | |||
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_15279,00.html<br>Recipe courtesy Alton Brown<br>Show: Good Eats, Episode - Fry Hard 2: The Chicken (Fried)<br> | |||
= Cook Time = | |||
30 minutes | |||
[[Category:Chicken]] | |||
[[Category:Main Dish]] | |||
[[Category:Dinner]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:08, 27 October 2024
Ingredients
8 pieces broiler/fryer chicken
2 cups low fat buttermilk
2 Tablespoons kosher salt
2 Tablespoons Hungarian paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Flour, for dredging
Vegetable shortening, for frying
Procedure
Place chicken pieces into a plastic container and cover with buttermilk
Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours (or as long as you have)
Melt enough Vegetable shortening (over low heat) to come just 1/8 inch up the side of a 12 inch cast iron skillet or heavy fry pan
Once shortening liquefies raise heat to 325°F
Do not allow oil to go over 325°F
Drain chicken in a colander
Combine salt, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper
Liberally season chicken with this mixture
Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess
Place chicken skin side down into the pan
Put thighs in the center, and breast and legs around the edge of the pan. The oil should come half way up the pan
Cook chicken until golden brown on each side, approximately 10 to 12 minutes per side. More importantly, the internal temperature should be right around 180 degrees. (Be careful to monitor shortening temperature every few minutes.)
Drain chicken on a rack over a sheet pan. Don't drain by setting chicken directly on paper towels or brown paper bags
If you need to hold the chicken before serving, cover loosely with foil but avoid holding in a warm oven, especially if it's a gas oven
Yield
4 servings, 2 pieces of chicken each
Date
June 10, 2007
Source
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_15279,00.html
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown
Show: Good Eats, Episode - Fry Hard 2: The Chicken (Fried)
Cook Time
30 minutes
