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- Prep Time:
- 15 min
- Inactive Prep Time:
- 2 hr 0 min
- Cook Time:
- 15 min
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Serves:
- 4 servings
Ingredients
Salt and pepper, for seasoning chicken1 (2 1/2 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
Peanut oil, for frying
3 eggs
1/3 cup water
2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Season the chicken pieces well with salt and pepper andplace in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
Heat peanut oil in a cast iron skillet to 350 degrees F.
Beat eggs and water in a small bowl. In a shallow bowl, season flour with pepper. Dip chicken pieces in egg
mixture and then coat well in flour mixture. Carefully add to oil, in batches if necessary, place lid on top
of skillet, and fry until brown and crisp. Remember that dark meat requires a longer cooking time (about 13 to
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14 minutes, compared to 8 to 10 minutes for white meat.)
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Printed from FoodNetwork.com on 09/27/2008
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