Description
- Crispy Southern fried chicken that anchors classic sunday dinner ideas soul food meals with bold seasoning and juicy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole 6-pound chicken, cut into pieces
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 cups ice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon granulated onion
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 eggs
- 3 tablespoons water
- Neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine water, salt, and sugar. Add ice and chicken. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- Mix flour, cornstarch, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Whisk eggs and water for egg wash.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg wash, coat again in flour.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry 12–15 minutes until 165°F internally.
- Drain on wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Brining overnight improves flavor.
- Use a thermometer for accurate oil temperature.
- Reheat in oven or air fryer for crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 428
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 4078mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 133mg