Funky Fried Chicken

Recipe courtesy Aaron McCargo, Jr.

Show: Big Daddy's HouseEpisode: Life is a Beach

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (42)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(42)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

Canola oil, for frying
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
2 tablespoons granulated onion
2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne
1 tablespoon paprika
2 (3 1/2-pound) whole chickens, cut into 10 pieces each and trimmed of fat
4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

In a large skillet, add canola oil over medium heat.

In a small bowl, mix together all spices. Use 1/2 of mix to season chicken. Let seasoned chicken sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.

In a large bowl, add flour and remaining seasoning mix. Toss chicken with seasoned flour and add to hot oil, 1 piece at a time. Cover pan with foil. Remove foil after 8 to 10 minutes and flip chicken. Cook until the chicken is golden brown. Remove from fryer to a paper towel-lined sheet tray. Season with salt, if desired, and serve.

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Denise Destin, FL 11-03-2009
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everybody loves it!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have been making this recipe for over a year, and everyone that has it, will request the recipe. It is always a hit! ... Even my picky kids love it! thanksRead more
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J Avondale Estates, GA 10-10-2009
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Worked very well
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe worked well. I was worried it would be over the top related to the spices but it was dead on! Thanks
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Jennifer Hopkinsville, KY 09-23-2009
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THE BEST FRIED CHICKEN YOU'LL EVER EAT
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We love this chicken recipe. We love dark meat so we only make legs. We can't get enough of this chicken!!! Occasionally, my... husband likes to add a little more cayenne just to give it a little more kick. Thank you Big Daddy!!Read more
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Jeremy Clayton, NC 08-03-2009
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It was OK
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

It was really easy to make, but the "bold" flavors were not there. It has SOME flavor, and was juicy, but not what seems to... be attached to "Big Daddy" and his style. I wonder if there was something left out of the recipe when they put it on the website. Also, if you want a thicker layer of coating, I would recommend doing the traditional egg and flour technique. Otherwise, the flour just seemed to fall off the chicken in the pan. I think that some tweaking of this recipe and it could become stellar.Read more
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Nichole St. Louis, MO 07-17-2009
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Our Very Favorite Fried Chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

We made this chicken as the the episode was playing for the first time. We loved it, and it is the ONLY recipe we use for... fried chicken. Easy and very flavorful. Read more
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KIM THEODORE, AL 06-28-2009
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Definitely 5 Stars!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was the best fried chicken I've ever had hands down! Thanks Aaron!