Fried Chicken--Crazy Cooking Challenge

It's that time of the month!  No, not THAT time, but time for the Crazy Cooking Challenge!  When I saw that the challenge was going to be fried chicken, I knew exactly what blog to go to.

Deep South Dish.  I knew Mary would have an amazing fried chicken (along with loads of other Southern favorites!) and I was right!  Not only did she have a perfect fried chicken recipe, she also has included tips for beginners and how to get the perfect fried chicken.  Go check out her post for the tips.

Now, I've done some frying in my life.  My ravioli's and gyoza (potstickers) are about as far as I've gone though.  But with Mary's awesome tips, I felt confident that I could fry me up some chicken!  She brines her chicken first, overnight, but I was short on time.  She also prefers to have it sit for a while after salt and peppering it.  Like I said. . .short on time and all that. . .and fridge space.

However, my chicken still turned out nice and juicy.  It was perfect.

FRIED CHICKEN
Posted at: http://recipesofacheapskate.blogspot.com
Adapted from: Deep South Dish

• 6 drum-sticks
• salt and pepper
• 3 eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 cups self-rising flour
• oil, for frying (I used vegetable)

Generously salt and pepper your chicken on all sides, while your oil is heating up in a large cast iron skillet (or dutch oven).  Only fill it about 1inch full.  Set up a dipping station of milk and eggs mixed together, and flour with salt and pepper mixed in.  Dip each chicken piece in the milk/egg mixture, allowing the excess to drip off, then the flour.  Place on a plate.  When your oil is about 350degs, slowly, CAREFULLY, add 3 pieces of chicken to the oil.  Let it fry for about 8-10 minutes on that side, then carefully turn it and let it fry for about 6 minutes on the other side.  Drain the chicken on a paper bag, or on a rack over paper towels.  Repeat the process until all the chicken pieces are cooked.  You can keep the chicken warm in a low-temp oven, and if the chicken isn't cooked all the way through, finish it up in a 350deg oven, until juices run clear.

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