Traditional Fried Chicken
Serves: 5
Clarabelle Lynch
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
47
Spice
56
Sweetness
51
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
In a large shallow dish arrange the chicken pieces and pour the milk over the chicken
2
Allow to stand for 15 minutes
3
In a large bowl combine the flour, paprika, salt and pepper
4
Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, firmly patting the flour mixture onto the chicken and let sit in the flour mixture
5
Redredge the chicken pieces every few minutes with remaining flour mixture until thickly coated
6
In a 12-inch heavy skillet, 2 inches deep, heat the oils to 375 degrees F
7
Carefully arrange as many pieces of chicken in the skillet as will fit in one layer
8
Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low and cook the dark meat for 12 minutes and the white meat for 6 to 8 minutes, turning each piece once, or until a sharp fork slides out easily when inserted into the chicken pieces
9
Uncover the chicken, turn the heat up to high and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes or until it is deep golden brown
10
Transfer chicken to paper towels to drain
11
If necessary, cook remaining chicken in same manner
12
Serve the chicken warm