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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 16 Minutes |
Ready In: 26 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
3 quarts water |
4 teaspoons salt, divided |
1 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) package chicken pieces, skinned |
1 large egg |
1 cup water |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon garlic powder |
2 teaspoons pepper |
1 quart vegetable oil |
Directions:
1. Combine 3 quarts water and 3 teaspoons salt in a large bowl; add chicken. Cover and chill 1 hour. Drain chicken, and rinse with cold water; pat dry.
2. Whisk together egg and 1 cup water.
3. Combine remaining 1 teaspoon salt, flour, garlic powder, and pepper in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag. Dip 2 chicken pieces in egg mixture. Place pieces in bag; seal and shake to coat. Remove and repeat procedure with remaining pieces.
4. Heat oil to 360° in a Dutch oven. Fry chicken, in batches, 16 minutes or until golden, turning twice. Drain on paper towels.
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