Hattie B'S Hot Chicken From 'Fried & True' Recipe

Name: Hattie B'S Hot Chicken From 'Fried & True'
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (3 pounds), washed, patted dry, and cut into quarters; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup whole milk; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons sea salt; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1/2 cup lard, melted and heated (or hot frying oil); 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon (packed) light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken (3 pounds), washed, patted dry, and cut into quarters
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sea salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup lard, melted and heated (or hot frying oil)
3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon (packed) light brown sugar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1
In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, cover, and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.
2
In a bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and hot sauce. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
3
Dip the chicken in the flour mixture, then in the milk mixture, then in the flour mixture again, shaking off the excess after each step.
4
Fill a 6- to 8-quart pot halfway with oil and to 325u00b0F. Set a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet and set aside. Working in batches, lower the chicken into the fryer and fry until crisp, 15 to 17 minutes for breast quarters and 18 to 20 minutes for leg quarters. Remove the chicken and let drain on the rack.
5
Carefully ladle the lard or frying oil into a medium heatproof bowl and whisk in the cayenne pepper, brown sugar, black pepper, salt, paprika, and garlic powder. Baste the spice mixture over the hot fried chicken and serve immediately.

390

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken (3 pounds), washed, patted dry, and cut into quarters, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, 1 cup whole milk, and more.

Yes, Hattie B'S Hot Chicken From 'Fried & True' 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.

Hattie B'S Hot Chicken From 'Fried & True'

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