Hard-Fried Chicken

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Ingredients

  • fresh ground black pepper
  • baking powder
  • all-purpose seasoning
  • flour
  • chicken
  • vegetable oil
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Make the dredge: In a large bowl, combine the flour, seasoning, baking powder, and pepper.
  2. Fry the chicken: Prepare a deep-fryer or fill a large (at least 6-quart) pot halfway with oil and heat to 355°F to 360°F Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, shake off the excess, and fry until the chicken is dark brown and the crust is brittle, 16 to 18 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt to taste.
  3. Note: the authors and chefs kept recommending to "clap" your chicken pieces together after dredging them -- so Clap your chicken!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

308 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.5g 19% DV
Total Fat 14.8g 19% DV
Carbs 42.7g 16% DV
Fiber 7.1g 25% DV
Sugar 0.4g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12748.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 457.5mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 26.3mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 212mcg 24% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 1593.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6.5mg 36% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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