SOUTHERN STYLE DEEP-FRIED CHICKEN

Southern Style Deep-Fried Chicken image

Provided by GinaS

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 chicken legs, skin on
2 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in
3 -4 cups milk
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 egg, beaten
vegetable shortening, for frying

Steps:

In a medium container place chicken and cover with milk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to overnight. This helps tenderize the meat, but is optional
In a large saucepan over a medium-high heat, transfer chicken into pot, then pour in the milk. Bring milk to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the milk, and place on a rack to cool. Allow them to sit until warm about 15 minutes, and then pat dry.
Heat vegetable shortening in a Dutch oven or skillet over high heat just until it's near the smoking point around 325 degrees F.
In a large zip-lock bag, add salt, flour, cayenne pepper, shake to combine.
In a medium bowl, beat 1 egg.
Place each piece of chicken, 1 at a time, in the bag and shake to coat the chicken. Then dip chicken into the egg to coat. Place the chicken back into the flour to coat for a second time. Repeat this method on remaining 3 pieces of chicken.
Gently drop each piece of chicken into hot oil, allowing the skin to crisp and turn golden brown in color, about 1 minute per side. Remove from the oil and transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 955.1, Fat 51.1, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 374.6, Sodium 5069.9, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.4, Protein 66.6