Fried Yardbird Recipe

Name: Fried Yardbird
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 1/4 quarts water; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup salt; 1 1/4 quarts ice water; 5 tablespoons paprika; 5 tablespoons cayenne; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons granulated garlic; 2 tablespoons granulated onion; 1 1/4 quarts all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons plus one teaspoon granulated garlic; 5 teaspoons granulated onion; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 16 pieces chicken (two whole chickens cut into 8 pieces); vegetable shortening or lard, for frying

Servings: persons

1 1/4 quarts water
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup salt
1 1/4 quarts ice water
5 tablespoons paprika
5 tablespoons cayenne
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
2 tablespoons granulated onion
1 1/4 quarts all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus one teaspoon granulated garlic
5 teaspoons granulated onion
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
16 pieces chicken (two whole chickens cut into 8 pieces)
vegetable shortening or lard, for frying

1
Place the water (not the ice water), sugar, salt and spices in a pot and bring to simmer over medium heat for 5-6 minutes.
2
Whisk to ensure that all spices and sugar has dissolved completely.
3
Remove from heat and combine with ice water to chill.
4
Let chill to at least 40 degrees.
5
Place the cut chicken in a container and pour the cold liquid brine over the chicken.
6
Chill in refrigerator for 24 hours.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 quarts water, 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup salt, 1 1/4 quarts ice water, and more.

Yes, Fried Yardbird 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.

Fried Yardbird

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