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Southern-Style Fried Chicken

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Southern-Style Fried Chicken

Southern-Style Fried Chicken

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Equipment

  • - Electric Deep Fryer: Allows precise temperature control and compact design, ideal for home use in deep frying chicken.

  • - Cast Iron Skillet: Heat retention properties perfect for deep-frying chicken; versatile for various cooking methods like grilling or open flame.

  • - Deep Fry Thermometer: Digital device used to monitor and maintain the ideal oil temperature during frying, ensuring crispy results without burning.

  • - Jelly Roll Pan: Rectangular shape suitable for large batches of food; versatile in cooking and baking recipes beyond deep frying.

  • - Wok: Traditional Chinese cookware with a unique shape promoting even heat distribution, useful for achieving crispy chicken skin texture.

  • - Poultry Shears: Tool designed to cut through bones and tendons of chickens efficiently when dealing with whole birds or large pieces.

  • - Oven Mitts: High-temperature protection gear essential for handling hot cooking equipment without risk of burns.

  • - Food Saver Bags: Products used to seal leftovers after frying, preserving moisture and flavor while optimizing storage space.

  • - Non-Stick Cookie Sheet or Fry Pan: For pan-frying smaller chicken portions without sticking; suitable for oven use with preheated temperature.

  • - Deep Fryer Oil Filters: Recommended filters to maintain clean cooking oil, preventing flavor absorption during frying processes.

  • - Silicone Spatula or Turners: Non-scratch tools used for turning chicken pieces in a pan while deep frying, allowing easy maneuverability.

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless chicken breast halves (8 ounces each), or 1 whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), cut into serving pieces

  • Shortening for frying

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • 1 1/2 cups flour

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • Chicken Velouté

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Place shortening in a large cast-iron skillet and heat to 350°F. Melted shortening should be 1/2 inch deep.
2

Instruction 2

In a shallow bowl, whip together buttermilk and eggs. In another shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then dredge in seasoned flour. Carefully place about half of the chicken pieces in hot shortening. (The temperature of the shortening will drop when you add the chicken; try to maintain a temperature of 325°F.) Fry chicken until golden brown on all sides or until each piece reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, turning the chicken several times to prevent burned spots. This will take about 10 minutes for skinless breasts and 20 minutes for pieces with skin and bones. Drain cooked chicken on a rack, then keep warm in a 200°F oven while frying remaining chicken. Serve with chicken velouté.
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