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Fried Chicken - Southern Style

Fried Chicken with a light breading made the way your Grandma made it.
5 from 6 votes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 chicken, cut up
  • 4 cups water
  • ½ cup salt Kosher salt preferred
  • cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
  • 1 Tablespoon black pepper coarse grinding preferred
  • vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • Wash chicken pieces thoroughly.
  • Dissolve sugar and salt in water.
  • Submerge chicken in water and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from brine and dry thoroughly.
  • Season chicken with seasoning salt and black pepper.
  • Roll chicken in flour, shaking off excess. 
  • Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  • Pour oil to depth of about 1.25 inches in iron skillet, and heat to medium, or sightly above medium.
  • Add chicken to hot oil gradually, giving oil temperature time to recover after each piece.
  • Cook until golden brown and juices run clear. Time will vary according to the size of the piece, and dark meat will cook more slowly.
  • Drain on brown paper and paper toweling.
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