Name: Fried Chicken (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs Chicken-cut into pieces; 1/4 cup Salt; 4 cups Water; 2 cups All-purpose flour; 2 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 tsp Salt; 4 cups Vegetable oil

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A simple, crispy, and flavorful fried chicken recipe perfect for a weeknight meal.

Total 1h

Serves 6

Steps 5

Ingredients 10

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Chicken
2 lbs 900 g Chicken-cut into pieces
Brine
cup 60 mL Salt
4 cups 950 mL Water
Dredge
2 cups 240 g All-purpose flour
2 tsp 10 mL Paprika
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic powder
1 tsp 5 mL Black pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Cayenne pepper
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
Frying
4 cups 950 mL Vegetable oil

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Instructions

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Brine the Chicken: Dissolve Salt in Water in a large bowl. Add Chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully submerged. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
Prepare the Dredge: In a separate bowl, combine All-purpose flour, Paprika, Garlic powder, Black pepper, Cayenne pepper, and Salt.
Dredge the Chicken: Remove Chicken from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
Fry the Chicken: Heat Vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add Chicken pieces to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the skillet. Fry for 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
Drain and Serve: Remove Chicken from the skillet and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil. Serve immediately.