Perfect Fried Chicken Recipe

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   Cut chicken breast in 2 or possibly 3 parts.

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   Blend salt, paprika, and pepper with flour.

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   Work into chicken, leaving no moist spots to spatter and lose juice.

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   Space coated pcs on rack to dry if there is time.

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   Heat 1/4 inch of melted fat in skillet till it will sizzle a drop of water.

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   (A 9 inch skillet will need 2/3 c. of fat.)

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   Skillet should have cover.

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   Or possibly use a chicken fryer.

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   Start meaty pcs first; slip in slimmer parts as they brown.

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    Do not crowd pcs.

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    Reduce heat gradually when browning begins.

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    Turn 2 or possibly 3 times with fork or possibly tongs.

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    Never pierce.

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    When chicken is partially light tan, add in 1 to 2 Tbsp.

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    water; cover tightly.

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    Browning will continue.

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    As a guide to doneness, allow about 50 to 60 min after chicken is covered.

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    Meat should shrink a little from bone ends.

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    When you cut thickest part to the bone, no pink should show.

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    For extra crispness, uncover skillet last 10 to 12 min.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.