Good Ol Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Good Ol Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Sugar; 1/4 cups Salt; 1 quart Very Cold Water; 4 pounds Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Pieces; 1- 3/4 cup Cold Water; 1 cup Flour; 1 cup Cornstarch; 5 teaspoons Pepper; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1 teaspoon Salt; 4 quarts Peanut Or Vegetable Oil

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Sugar
1/4 cups Salt
1 quart Very Cold Water
4 pounds Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Pieces
1- 3/4 cup Cold Water
1 cup Flour
1 cup Cornstarch
5 teaspoons Pepper
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
4 quarts Peanut Or Vegetable Oil

1
Using a very large bowl, prepare the brine.
2
Mix the sugar, salt, and very cold water until the sugar and salt dissolve.
3
Place the chicken pieces in the bowl, covering all pieces, and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.
4
While the chicken is brining, mix the water, flour, cornstarch, pepper, baking powder, paprika, cayenne, and salt until the batter is smooth.
5
Refrigerate this until youre ready to fry em up!
6
Heat your oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer until it reaches 350 degrees F. Remove the chicken from its briny home and pat dry.
7
Thats a good chicken ...
8
Separating into two or three batches, dip the chicken into the batter, letting the extra batter drip back into the bowl, and transfer to the hot oil.
9
Fry the chicken until the thickest parts measure 175 degrees F (it will take about 12-15 minutes) and the chicken is golden brown.
10
Bring the oil back up to temperature and continue with the remaining chicken.
11
Place the finished pieces on a paper towel.
12
Serve hot!
13
Or refrigerate.
14
The chicken will keep up to two days.

1920

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

Carbs

144

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Sugar, 1/4 cups Salt, 1 quart Very Cold Water, 4 pounds Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Pieces, and more.

Yes, Good Ol 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Good Ol Fried Chicken

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