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I have more appreciation for a person that can make great fried chicken than about anything else.
I've made my last fried chicken this evening, I damn well guarantee it.
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A friend's grandmother used to do it in one of those electric skillets. I don't believe she was using a "healthy oil" to fry it either.
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grease temp is critical...if you get it too hot the oil (and the chicken) burn on the outside and its raw on the inside....if you fry it too "cold" it will be greasy....I like to use a big dutch oven and fry just 3 or 4 pieces at a time... don't get it too salty....my grandma used to partially cover her black skillet with a lid at the end of the frying process which would steam the chicken and make it more tender...really well prepared fried chicken is food of the gods.....don't give up.....
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Not claiming to be a good cook, I parboil first.
That might be breaking some rules, but it works.
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Not claiming to be a good cook, I parboil first.
That might be breaking some rules, but it works. Nooooooooooooooooo!
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fried chicken dang sure ain't hard.
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I'm with Scott on this one. The few times Ive tried it were disastrous....
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There are several ways to fry chicken. My wife does a great job on pan fried bird. That is rolled in flour, browned, then covered in the oven.
When I try frying, it is in deep fat.
Sirloin butt steaks tonight, grilled. I'll try those salt potatoes as well.
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Patience is your best friend with fried chicken! I know Sam is gonna slam me on deep fried but it works great. Frankly, I do all my frying outdoors with perfect results.
If you do not have a turkey or deep fryer then:
A good skillet depending on your stove top. Cast iron on a ceramic top is a big no!
Learn to monitor the oil temps. Start the oil at 375/400 and keep it at 325-350 or so.
Light batters are best.
Turn the chicken once!
Do not re-use oil!
DO NOT crowd the skillet!!!!!!! This will cause the chicken to steam and burn!
If you can't hack it on the stove top then try the oven.
FWIW Publix and Church's offer the best commercial chicken out here.
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That's probably why I like it. I'm addicted to salt. Most likely the worst habit I have.
It goes on everything including watermelon.
UGH!
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Pan fried here 
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I can't do it. My mom is a pro and my wife is worse than me.
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Fried chicken just became part part of the Fire competition!! :)))
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I'm addicted to salt.
It goes on everything including watermelon.
ain't nothin wrong with salt on watermelon!
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Fried chicken just became part part of the Fire competition!! :))) I'd finish dead last!
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fried chicken dang sure ain't hard. That's cuz your an expert!  .... an internet expert that is.
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