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Fried Chicken
MainOrigin: United States
Crisp coated chicken pieces seasoned and fried until golden.
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total time
45 min
Portions
4
Total weight
1616 g
Per portion
404 g
Ingredients
Method
Coat
- Pat chicken dry; season with half the salt and pepper. Mix flour with remaining salt, pepper and chili powder. Beat egg with milk.
- Dip chicken in egg mixture, then flour, pressing to coat. Rest 5 minutes so the coating sticks.
Fry
- Heat oil to about 175°C in a deep pan (a cube of bread should brown in 30 seconds). Fry in batches without crowding, 6–10 minutes depending on size, turning until deep golden and cooked through (75°C at the bone for thighs).
- Drain on a rack; rest 5 minutes before serving.
Serving
Serve hot with sides and a dipping sauce. Rest briefly so juices settle.
Storage
Best fresh; reheat leftovers in a hot oven (200°C) 10–12 minutes to recrisp.