Southern Fried Chicken

(from kmolina’s recipe box)

Heart attack time!

Source: Allrecipes.com

Prep time: 35 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Serves 8 people

Categories: chicken, dinner

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken
  • 1 cup flour
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 quart vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Soak chicken in ice-salt water for 20 minutes to decrease vein size in bones

  2. Mix spices and flour in ziploc bag

  3. Roll chicken pieces in spice mix

  4. Add 1/2"-3/4" oil to skillet

  5. Heat to 365F

  6. Place chicken in hot oil

  7. Cover, fry until golden, turning every 10 minutes for 30-45 minutes

  8. Drain on paper towels

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