Salli's Fried Chicken
Source of Recipe
martha's competion for fried chicken
Recipe Introduction
Serves 4
This pan-fried chicken is good for the health conscious; it actually absorbs very little oil: only two-and-three-quarter tablespoons for four servings (two pieces per serving).
List of Ingredients
1 three-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of ground cinnamon
1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
Solid vegetable shortening, for frying
Recipe
1. Soak chicken overnight in ice water. Pat dry, and sprinkle with salt.
2. Season flour with black pepper and cinnamon. Toss chicken pieces in flour, then shake off excess. Let dry for 15 minutes.
3. Pour milk into a shallow bowl, and dip chicken pieces into milk. Coat the pieces again with flour.
4. Melt 2 inches of shortening in a skillet over high heat. Brown chicken pieces in the skillet on both sides, starting with the meat-side down and turning frequently. Lower heat, cover skillet, and cook for 10 to 20 minutes, depending in the size of piece. Remove cover, raise heat, and fry until chicken is crisp on both sides. Remove from skillet. Drain the pieces on a wire rack. Serve.
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