EXTRA-CRUNCHY FRIED CHICKEN
From "Cook's Country by America's Test Kitchen," episode 106, "All-American Picnic." Brining makes the chicken juicy and flavorful. The baking powder adds lift and makes for a crunchy coating; wetting the flour to make big crumbs does the same.
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Chicken
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove 6 tbsp buttermilk and set aside. To remaining buttermilk, add salt and whisk until dissolved. Cut chicken in 8 pieces (2 legs, 2 thighs, cut each breast in half). Submerge chicken in buttermilk brine. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, thyme, pepper, garlic powder and baking powder. Add reserved buttermilk and toss with fingertips to form pea-sized crumbs.
- Drain chicken and transfer to breading, 2 pieces at a time. Pack breading onto chicken firmly.
- Heat 4-5 cups vegetable shortening or peanut oil to 375°F It should be about 3/4" deep in the pot. Place chicken into hot fat, skin side down. The temperature will drop to about 300°F; maintain the temperature at 310-315°F Cover pot and cook 8-10 minutes; check chicken after 4 minutes to ensure even browning, and move pieces around if needed. After 8-10 minutes, turn pieces over; cook another 6-8 minutes until the second side is also golden brown.
- Remove chicken and drain on paper towels. Allow to drain and cool 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.6, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 96, Sodium 1978.9, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 28.9
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