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 (48)

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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Comments & Reviews

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Tami chicago, IL 02-01-2010
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Wow....yes, it's that good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Ok this was my first time ever frying a chicken, I followed the recipe for the most part except I used boneless skinless... chicken breast. The cayenne pepper gave it a nice kick. My family loved it and my husband is already asking when I will make it again. Highly recommended. Thanks AaronRead more
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Chimetria pensacola, FL 01-26-2010
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OMG
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I couldn't find a thing to do with my chicken for dinner. Thanks Aaron!!!! I will use this rub for several meats to come.... Congrats on the show!Read more
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null null, null 01-14-2010
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Beats KFC by 100x!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I substituted the kosher salt with sea salt and it still tasted great! It was easy to make and just as delicious to eat.
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Michelle Sparta, WI 01-13-2010
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Perfect Fried Chicken!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Oh yeah, this is the best! Great flavor! Thank you so much!
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jackie richmond hill, ON 01-03-2010
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Everything gets Funky in my kitchen...in a good way
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This rub is so good that I now make up a triple batch, keep it in a jar and use it to season just about anything I can get my... hands on. We love it in our scrambled eggs. I do reduce the salt by more than 1/2 and add salt to the particular dish I'm making. I even give batches of this rub to my sisters for their pantries.Read more
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Elizabeth Linesville, PA 12-13-2009
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Loved it!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have been trying to fry good chicken for years, two weeks ago I tryed this recipe and it was a big hit, I have chicken... ready to do it again today,,,I can't wait for supper time,,,love you Aaron, keep up the great work.Read more