Funky Fried Chicken
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 1939
- Total Fat
- 149
- Saturated Fat
- 23
- Carbohydrates
- 71
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 1
- Protein
- 77
- Cholesterol
- 270
- Sodium
- 259
- Total: 40 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Inactive: 15 min
- Cook: 15 min
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.