Charles' Country Pan Fried Chicken
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), cut into 8 pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Soybean or canola oil, for frying
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- In a bowl or resealable plastic bag, season the chicken with 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the garlic powder.
- Cover or seal and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.
- Pour 1/2 to 1 inch of oil into a deep 12-inch cast-iron skillet and heat until a pinch of flour sizzles upon contact (about 360 degrees F).
- Set a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs.
- Place the flour in a separate bowl.
- Dip the chicken in the egg wash, drain off the excess, then dredge in the flour, shaking off the excess.
- Working in batches, place the chicken skin-side down in the skillet and fry for 3 minutes without moving.
- Continue to fry, turning the chicken every 1 to 2 minutes to ensure even browning and cooking, until the chicken is cooked through, 11 to 15 minutes.
- Drain on the rack and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
- Photograph by Evan Sung
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/charles-country-pan-fried-chicken.html (may not work)