Dorothy's Fried Chicken

[Mayhaw Man]

Dorothy's Fried Chicken

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• 1 chicken, cut up
  

Marinade

• 1 qt cold water
  
• 2 tsp baking powder
  

Coating

• 4 c self-rising flour
  
• 3 tsp salt
  
• 1-1/2 tsp black pepper
  
• 1-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  
• 1-1/2 tsp garlic powder
  

Egg wash

• 1 c ice cold water
  
• 2 eggs
  
• Peanut oil
  

Several hours before time to fry the chicken, place cut up pieces in covered container filled with ice water that contains 2 teaspoons of baking powder (this is for one chicken with extra legs, as Brooks and Tom love them). Keep refrigerated until time to fry.

Mix SR Flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder to taste (1 tsp. Salt, ½ tsp peppers and garlic for each cup of flour). Let pieces drain dry and pat with paper towel. Make an egg wash of 2 eggs and 1 cup of ICE COLD water.

Dip chicken in egg wash and dredge in flour, making sure that it is completely covered but not lumpy. Place chicken in a large pot or skillet that has a tight fitting lid. The pot should have about an inch of peanut oil in it @ 350F. Cover when bottom of skillet is covered with chicken (Don’t pack it in, this is not a race, it is supper for hungry boys). Cover and cook on medium high for about 12 minutes. Uncover and turn pieces gently, careful to not knock off the flour. Cook for 10 more minutes or so covered, and remove color and brown if needed (most of the time it is not).

Place cooked chicken in doubled brown paper sacks with the bottoms lined with paper towels.

Keywords: Main Dish, Chicken

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