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Our Best Fried Chicken

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Ingredients

Makes 4 servings / Prep: 10 min., Chill: 8 hrs., Fry: 30 min.

  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 2- to 2½-pound whole chicken, cut up
  • 1 teaspoon salt divided
  • 1 teaspoon pepper divided
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup bacon drippings

Instructions

  • Combine 3 quarts water and 1 tablespoon salt in a large bowl; add chicken.
  • Cover and chill 8 hours.
  • Drain chicken; rinse with cold water, and pat dry.
  • Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper over chicken.
  • Combine flour, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and remaining ½ teaspoon pepper in a large freezer bag.
  • Place 2 pieces of chicken in bag; seal and shake to coat.
  • Remove chicken, and repeat procedure with remaining pieces.
  • Combine vegetable oil and bacon drippings in an electric skillet; heat to 360°.
  • Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, skin side down.
  • Cover and cook 6 minutes; uncover and cook 9 more minutes.
  • Turn chicken pieces; cover and cook 6 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook 5 to 9 more minutes, turning pieces during the last 3 minutes for even browning, if necessary.
  • Drain on paper towels.
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Course; Chicken