David Swett's Fried Chicken

An American classic!

skill level

Easy

time

30-60min

servings

cost

Contributed by : David Swett

This classic dish with be an instant favorite in you home.

things you'll need.

ingredients

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step 1

ingredients 32 ounces Water (about 4 cups)
2 Eggs
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon garlic

instructions For the Chicken Wash: Create chicken wash in a large mixing bowl adding eggs, black pepper, salt, garlic, and water. Mix ingredients until everything is thoroughly combined.
step 2

ingredients 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken (cut into 8 pieces)

instructions Place pieces of chicken in the wash and let it soak for 20 mins.
step 3

ingredients 32 ounces All-Purpose Flour (about 4 cups)
2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 teaspoon garlic

instructions For the Seasoned Flour: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic.
step 4

ingredients

instructions Place pieces of chicken in the bowl and coat evenly on each side. Repeat until all of the chicken is coated.
step 5

ingredients 2 cups of Vegetable Oil

instructions Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
step 6

instructions Fry the chicken over medium- high heat until all of the pieces have been browned on both sides (approx. 10 mins on each side). Turn the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the lid, and increase heat to medium-high. Continue frying until chicken pieces are a deep golden brown, and the juices run clear.
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