fried chicken

Cusseta, GA
Updated on Feb 15, 2012

I GOT THIS RECIPE FROM MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR WHO IS A COOK IN A COUNTRY KITCHEN AND THE CHICKEN IS SO DELICIOUS AND MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS LOVE IT!!! SO WHEN I FRY CHICKEN I HAVE TO COOK ENOUGH FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS : )

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • FOR THE BRINE
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • FOR DIPPING THE CHICKEN
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1/ cup texas pete hot sauce
  • FOR COATING THE CHICKEN
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon accent
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

How To Make fried chicken

  • Step 1
    PLACE THE CHICKEN PARTS IN A GLASS BAKING DISH, THEN POUR THE COBIED BRINE MIXTURE OVER THE CHICKEN. TOSS THEM A BIT TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE FULLY COATED.
  • Step 2
    COVER THE DISH WITH PLASTIC WRAP AND REFRIGERATE FOR AT LEAST 4 HOURS (OVERNIGHT IS BEST.) AFTER THE CHICKEN HAS FINISHED MARINATING, DRAIN OFF THE BRINE AND ALLOW TO SIT FOR 15 TO 20 MINUTES.
  • Step 3
    COMBINE FLOUR, SALT, ACCENT, CAYENNE PEPPER, SAGE, PAPRIKA, CORIANDER, THYME AND GARLIC POWDER IN A ZIPLOC BAG; MIX WELL.
  • Step 4
    IN A SEPARATE DISH, MIX TOGETHER EGGS AND HOT SAUCE; SET ASIDE.
  • Step 5
    DROP ONE CHICKEN PIECE AT A TIME INTO THE FLOUR MIXTURE. SHAKE OFF THE EXCESS COATING. NEXT, DIP EACH PIECE OF FLOUR COATED CHICKEN INTO THE EGG MIXTURE.
  • Step 6
    DIP THE CHICKEN PIECES ONCE AGAIN INTO THE FLOUR, SHAKING OFF ANY EXCESS. LET REST ON A BAKING SHEET FOR APX 15 MINUTES.
  • Step 7
    FILL A DUTCH OVEN WITH 6-12 CUPS OF PEANUT OIL; HEAT TO 350.
  • Step 8
    ONCE THE OIL IS HEATED, SLOWLY DROP IN 3-4 PIECES AT A TIME. FRY FOR 12-15 MINUTES, UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN. (TURNING HALF WAY THROUGH.)
  • Step 9
    LET DRAIN OVER PAPER TOWELING. ONCE DRAINED, SPREAD CHICKEN ON A BAKING SHEET AND KEEP WARM IN A 225 OVEN WHILE YOU FINISH FRYING THE REST OF THE CHICKEN.

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