DEVILED FRIED CHICKEN

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If you like fried chicken this one is excellent and well worth the time to make! The chicken has to marinate in the buttermilk so you can start it a day or two ahead. this recipe comes from Bon Appetit, 1998.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time P1DT15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons onion powder with green onion and parsley
5 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons dry mustard
4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 (3 1/4 lb) fryer chickens, backbone removed and chicken cut into 8 pieces with skin removed (except wings)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
5 cups peanut oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • In 1-gallon resealable plastic bag, mix buttermilk, Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1 teaspoon cayenne and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Add chicken pieces.
  • Seal bag, eliminating air.
  • Turn bag to coat chicken evenly.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 day and up to 2 days, turning plastic bag occasionally.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, garlic powder, remaining 1 tablespoon onion powder, 4 teaspoons salt, 3 teaspoons dry mustard, 3 teaspoons cayenne and 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper in 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass dish.
  • With marinade still clinging to chicken pieces (do not shake off excess), add chicken to flour mixture; turn to coat thickly.
  • Let chicken stand in flour mixture for 1 hour, turning chicken occasionally to recoat with flour mixture.
  • Pour oil to depth of 1 1/4 inches into deep 10- to 11-inch-diameter pot.
  • Attach deep-fry thermometer.
  • Heat oil over medium-high heat to 350°F.
  • Add 4 pieces of chicken, skinned side down, to oil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and fry 5 minutes, adjusting heat to maintain oil temperature between 280°F and 300°F (oil should bubble constantly around chicken).
  • Using wooden spoons, turn chicken over.
  • Fry 7 minutes.
  • Turn chicken over again.
  • Fry until deep golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes longer.
  • Using same spoons, transfer chicken to large rack set on baking sheet.
  • Reheat oil to 350°F.
  • Repeat frying with remaining 4 pieces of chicken.
  • Serve chicken warm or at room temperature within 2 hours, or chill up to 1 day and serve cold.
  • Serves 4.

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