Transfer to hot oil right away, and fry, sometimes rotating, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer placed into the thickest part of the flesh (but not touching the bone) registers 165 degrees, which takes 15 minutes for white meat and 10 to 12 minutes for dark meat. Chicken should be breaded in flour mixture in groups of 4 to 5 pieces at a time, shaking off extra. Chicken should be drained, rinsed, and not pat dried. Step 3Heat 2 inches of oil in a sizable heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fat thermometer reads 375 degrees.In a big, shallow bowl, stir together the flour, cornmeal, cayenne, pepper, and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons salt. Step 2: Take the pot out of the fridge and leave it at room temperature for an hour.Chicken pieces should be added to the brine, covered, and chilled for at least 4 hours and up to a day. Add the final 7 quarts of water after removing from heat. Over a high heat, bring to a boil while stirring until the sugar and salt have dissolved. In a big pot, combine 1 quart of water, 1 1/2 cups of salt, and 1 cup of sugar.2 whole 3 1/2-pound chickens, each cut into 10 pieces.
#Dredge chicken in flour plus#
1 1/2 cups plus 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, divided.Add salt and serve right away with sliced tomatoes or mustard mayonnaise.Īlthough eating fried chicken fresh is incredibly fulfilling, the beauty of this dish is that it tastes just as good and retains most of its crispness when served cold or at room temperature. Place all the chicken breasts on a rack set over a baking sheet, and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until they feel firm to the touch.3–4 minutes after flipping, continue cooking. 2 chicken breasts should be placed in the pan smooth-side down and cooked for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown. With about 1/2 inch of oil, heat a large (12-inch) cast iron skillet over medium heat.Shake off any extra cornmeal after dredging the chicken in it.
Each breast should be coated in buttermilk before being removed and shaken slightly to let any extra buttermilk to drain back into the dish.
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