Zippy’s Fried Chicken

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1 3-4lb fresh whole fryer chicken
• 2 cups wheat flour
• 1 Tbsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp paprika
• 2 tsp white pepper
• 1 Tbsp MSG
• 2 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
• 2 large pinches of coarse Hawaiian rock or kosher salt
• canola oil (enough for deep frying)
• warm water (enough to cover chicken)

Details

Adapted from restaurantrecipesexposed.com

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse and cut chicken for easy frying. Put well rinsed chicken into a clean bowl and cover with warm water. Add rock salt to create a salty brine in which you will soak the chicken for about ten minutes. Drain in colander. Do not rinse.

In a second mixing bowl mix all of the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly, being sure to remove any flour lumps. Dredge chicken parts well in the dry ingredients, being sure to cover the whole piece. Set aside.

Heat enough canola oil to cover chicken pieces to between 350 – 375 degrees F. Add chicken in several batches for approximately 15 minutes each or until golden brown all over. Drain on paper towels.

Tip: Add a bit of cornstarch for crispier chicken.