Double-Dusted Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Double-Dusted Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 3 chickens (each about 3 1/2 pounds), cut into serving pieces with livers, gizzards, and hearts reserved; 6 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1/4 cup salt; 2 tablespoons freshly milled black pepper; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; About 1 quart vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; Deep-frying thermometer

Servings: persons

3 chickens (each about 3 1/2 pounds), cut into serving pieces with livers, gizzards, and hearts reserved
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 cup salt
2 tablespoons freshly milled black pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
2 tablespoons dried oregano
About 1 quart vegetable oil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Deep-frying thermometer

1
Wash the chicken pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
2
Mix the flour, baking powder, and seasonings together and divide between two paper bags.
3
Heat 1 1/2 inches of oil in a large heavy skillet.
4
Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl and toss with the eggs.
5
Place 4 to 5 pieces in one bag and shake well.
6
Repeat until all the chicken has been floured.
7
Quickly drop the chicken pieces in a bowl of ice water and place in the second bag.
8
Shake well.
9
Fry in the hot oil (365), turning from time to time, cooking slowly until the chicken is golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes for breasts and thighs, a few minutes longer for legs.
10
Remove the giblets immediately after they turn golden.
11
Depending on the size of the skillet, the oil will have to be changed at least twice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 chickens (each about 3 1/2 pounds), cut into serving pieces with livers, gizzards, and hearts reserved, 6 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 1/4 cup salt, and more.

Yes, Double-Dusted Fried Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Double-Dusted Fried Chicken

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