The Absolute Best Southern Fried Chicken - Chicken

Chicken >> The Absolute Best Southern Fried Chicken

Ingredients:

						
1 (3 ½-pound) Chicken, Cut Into Eighths 
1 ½ Teaspoon Salt 
1 ¼ Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper, Divided 
½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder 
½ Cup All-purpose Flour 
¼ Teaspoon Paprika 
1 Cup Vegetable Oil

Preparation:
Rinse The Chicken And Pat Dry.
In A Small Bowl, Combine The Salt, 1 Teaspoon Of The Black Pepper, And The Garlic Powder.
Sprinkle Over The Chicken.
Let Stand At Least 20 Minutes — Or, Even Better, Overnight — In The Refrigerator.
Place The Flour, The Remaining ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper, And Paprika Into A Plastic Bag.
Add The Seasoned Chicken And Shake Until Each Piece Is Covered With Flour.
In A Large Skillet, Heat The Oil Over High Heat Until It Bubbles When A Little Flour Is Sprinkled In.
Add The Chicken Pieces And Reduce The Heat To Medium.
Cook For 7 To 10 Minutes Or Until The Chicken Is Nicely Browned On The Bottom.
Turn And Cook On The Other Side For 7 To 10 Minutes Or Until Cooked Through.
Remove From The Skillet And Drain On Paper Towels Before Serving.

Makes 8 Servings. You can serve with your family and friends.