Fried Chicken Recipe

Fried Chicken Recipe

Our Fried Chicken recipe does not use a batter or eggs, just well-seasoned flour which provides for a thin but very crispy crunchy skin. This is an easy recipe and is perfect for those who need their fried chicken fix!

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Ingredients:
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
5 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
3 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
2.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided
3 lbs. chicken
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon paprika

Directions:
1. In a small bowl mix together cumin, smoked paprika, 3 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
2. Arrange chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and season well with spice mixture.
3. Let the chicken rest at room temperature for 30-minutes, or chilled for up to 12-hours.
4. In a large bowl, combine flour, curry powder, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons garlic powder and 2 teaspoons pepper.
5. Bread chicken ensuring to coat well.
6. Fry chicken at 350F for 10-15 minutes depending on thickness.
7. Transfer to a wired rack to cool slightly before serving.

Note- we used a deep fryer, but if you are using the stove top, make sure that you have a deep-fry thermometer. We would recommend using a Dutch oven, working in batches and flipping the chicken midway. The chicken’s temperature should be 160F for white meat and 165F for dark.

Wine Pairings:
We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner.

White Zinfandel
A cold White Zinfandel is the PERFECT accompaniment for fried chicken. The strawberry nuances of a White Zinfandel goes great with the warm fried food. Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite White Zinfandel wines-LetsHaveWine.com

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