The Home Cook: Susan Harwood
“My mom would be so happy to see I’m sharing her fried chicken. Every Sunday she’d get out her electric skillet. She’d fry the chicken halfway, turn off the skillet, then we’d all go to church. When w...
Deceptively simple, Susan Harwood's fried chicken wins every time.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken pieces, skin on
- 2 cups flour
- kosher salt and pepper
- canola oil
Preparation
1. Place 2 inches of oil into a heavy skillet. Heat until a piece of flour sizzles when tossed into it.
2. Place flour in a clean grocery bag. Wash chicken pieces in water, and toss into bag of flour. Shake well. Place chicken in hot oil. Fry on each side until golden brown, about 7 minutes each side. Place chicken on platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Keep warm in oven until serving.
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