Southern Fried Chicken
History of Fried Chicken (Wikipedia)
Fried Chicken Was Invented by the Scottish
It was actually the Scottish who were the first to deep-fry chicken in fat (the rest of the world usually baked or boiled it), and they brought the dish with them to America. Fried chicken provided some means of independent economy for enslaved and segregated African-American women, who became noted sellers of poultry (live or cooked) as early as the 1730s
This recipe can be pan fried or deep fried. Southern recipes are best prepared with simplicity and LOVE.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours
Author: The Southern Spice Rack
Ingredients:
4 - 5 lbs whole chicken cut into 8 pieces (or 4-5 lbs of chicken parts)
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
5 tsp SSR Meat Seasoning
4 cups of frying oil (I use Canola or Vegetable Oil)
Instructions:
1. Place damp chicken in large bowl, cover with 3tsp SSR Meat Seasoning
2. Add 2 Tsp. of SSR Meat Seasoning to flour. Flour until well coated (I use a brown paper bag or Ziploc bag)
3. Fry in oil that temps 350 degree 16-20 min
4. Ensure that the oil completely covers the chicken
5. Remove from oil and place on a cooling rack and allow excess oil to drain, Wait 5 min and Enjoy