Mama Mangia
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FRIED CHICKEN
1 (3-pound) broiler-fryer, cut into 8 pieces
Milk to cover
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 cup flour
2 cups vegetable oil
Put chicken pieces in large bowl and cover with milk. Refrigerate an hour or longer. Drain chicken and shake off excess liquid. Mix garlic powder, seasoning salt, black pepper and cayenne; sprinkle spices over chicken so pieces are evenly coated. Pour flour into a large plastic bag and add chicken pieces, a few at a time, shaking gently. As pieces are floured, transfer them to a wire rack or sheet of waxed paper. Let stand for 20 to 25 minutes.
Heat oil in large, heavy skillet over high heat until nearly smoking. Add chicken pieces in one layer; fat should come halfway up pieces. Cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown on one side; turn pieces and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue cooking, covered, until evenly browned on both sides. Total cooking time should be 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pieces to a rack to drain.
Makes four servings.
1 (3-pound) broiler-fryer, cut into 8 pieces
Milk to cover
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 cup flour
2 cups vegetable oil
Put chicken pieces in large bowl and cover with milk. Refrigerate an hour or longer. Drain chicken and shake off excess liquid. Mix garlic powder, seasoning salt, black pepper and cayenne; sprinkle spices over chicken so pieces are evenly coated. Pour flour into a large plastic bag and add chicken pieces, a few at a time, shaking gently. As pieces are floured, transfer them to a wire rack or sheet of waxed paper. Let stand for 20 to 25 minutes.
Heat oil in large, heavy skillet over high heat until nearly smoking. Add chicken pieces in one layer; fat should come halfway up pieces. Cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown on one side; turn pieces and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue cooking, covered, until evenly browned on both sides. Total cooking time should be 20 to 25 minutes. Remove pieces to a rack to drain.
Makes four servings.