Charles' Country Pan Fried Chicken
Serves: 5
Camila Dooley
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
61
Spice
58
Sweetness
56
Sourness
41
mins
Prep time (avg)
6.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
In a bowl or resealable plastic bag, season the chicken with 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the garlic powder
2
Cover or seal and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours
3
Pour 1/2 to 1 inch of oil into a deep 12-inch cast-iron skillet and heat until a pinch of flour sizzles upon contact (about 360 degrees F)
4
Set a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet and set aside
5
In a bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs
6
Place the flour in a separate bowl
7
Dip the chicken in the egg wash, drain off the excess, then dredge in the flour, shaking off the excess
8
Working in batches, place the chicken skin-side down in the skillet and fry for 3 minutes without moving
9
Continue to fry, turning the chicken every 1 to 2 minutes to ensure even browning and cooking, until the chicken is cooked through, 11 to 15 minutes
10
Drain on the rack and serve hot, warm or at room temperature
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