Unbelievable Secret to Perfect Fried Chicken – You Won’t Believe This

This wonderful old-fashioned fried chicken recipe has been in my family for years and years.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • cupall-purpose flour

  • 2teaspoonsgarlic powder

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1(4 pound)chicken, cut into pieces

  • 1quartvegetable oil for frying, or as needed

  • 1cupsherry

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a brown paper bag. Add chicken pieces, one at a time, to flour mixture; shake the bag to coat evenly. Place coated chicken on a tray.

  2. Heat 1 inch oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the center. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain oil from the skillet.

  3. Return chicken to the skillet and drizzle with sherry. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories1768
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
170g
217%
Saturated Fat
25g
127%
Cholesterol
129mg
43%
Sodium
364mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
18g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
42g
Vitamin C
0mg
2%
Calcium
26mg
2%
Iron
3mg
17%
Potassium
408mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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