Classic Fried Chicken (Food Network Kitchens) Recipe

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Classic Fried Chicken (Food Network Kitchens)
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
1237
Calories
Total time
240
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Season the chicken generously with salt and black pepper; place on a baking sheet, cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
  2. Mix the buttermilk, hot sauce, bay leaf, garlic and thyme in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken, making sure the pieces are submerged. Seal and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours.
  3. Mix the flour, baking powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne, 3 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper in a separate resealable bag.
  4. Fill a deep 12-inch cast-iron skillet halfway with equal parts peanut oil and shortening. Heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F.
  5. Remove about half of the chicken pieces from the buttermilk mixture, letting the excess drip off. Transfer to the bag of seasoned flour; seal and shake to thoroughly coat. Remove from the bag, shake off any excess flour and transfer to a rack.
  6. Carefully lower the coated chicken into the oil. The temperature will drop to 300 degrees F to 325 degrees F; adjust the heat to maintain this temperature so the crust doesn't burn before the meat is cooked. Fry, undisturbed, 2 to 3 minutes to set the crust, then carefully lift with tongs to check the browning; continue to fry, turning as needed, until golden brown and cooked through, 12 to 14 more minutes for smaller pieces and 14 to 16 more minutes for larger ones. (A thermometer should register 160 degrees F in the breasts and 170 degrees F in the thighs and drumsticks.)
  7. Remove the chicken to a clean rack to drain, sprinkle with salt and let rest a few minutes. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Serve hot or at room temperature.
  8. Photograph by Yunhee Kim
  9. /content/dam/images/food/fullset/2011/6/3/1/FNM_070111-Fried-Chicken-026_s4x3.jpg How to Fry Chicken
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1236.73 Kcal (5178 kJ)
Calories from fat 536.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 59.63g 92%
Cholesterol 333.06mg 111%
Sodium 565.59mg 24%
Potassium 1528.04mg 33%
Total Carbs 88.55g 30%
Sugars 12.62g 50%
Dietary Fiber 3.89g 16%
Protein 78.56g 157%
Vitamin C 13.4mg 22%
Iron 5.2mg 29%
Calcium 511.4mg 51%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 178.97 Kcal (749 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.63g 92%
Cholesterol 48.2mg 111%
Sodium 81.85mg 24%
Potassium 221.13mg 33%
Total Carbs 12.82g 30%
Sugars 1.83g 50%
Dietary Fiber 0.56g 16%
Protein 11.37g 157%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 22%
Iron 0.7mg 29%
Calcium 74mg 51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 28.9
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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