New Year's Day is a relaxed day in our house. We don't generally go wild on NYE, but we try to toothpick our eyes open to watch the ball drop before hitting the pillows so we tend to sleep in a bit and start the day lazy. Today is no different...pajama's all around, watching t.v. and contemplating the yummy food to be made later today.
Most people plan a big spread for NYE-I have family who make surf and turf every year, others throw big parties and get their drink on all while enjoying delicious eats. I actually prefer to prepare a delicious meal on NYE that we can sit and savour with some of our closest friends.
Last year I busted out my brand new Christmas gift Bobby Flay cookbook and made us all the most amazing steak dinner ever, complete with home made steak sauce. It was delicious and indulgent and a great meal. This year I was thinking about recreating that same meal or something similar but Michael put the bug in my ear about fried chicken.
I think I can honestly say that my fried chicken is pretty darn good. The process is multi-step and takes a few hours but is completely worth it. I prefer it hot out of the fry pan but I have taken it to more than one picnic cold and had great success. Today I still need to decide if I will make mac n' cheese or mashed potatoes (or both) to go with my chicken, along with a green salad and a double chocolate cake. Here is the recipe for the chicken.
Happy New Year!
10 pieces chicken (breast, leg, thigh, etc-whatever you like)
2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon each-garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano and dried thyme
Large container Crisco
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 cups flour
Mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano and dried thyme in a small bowl.
Toss chicken with salt, pepper, 1/2 the cayenne and 1 Tablespoon of dry spice mix. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours
Heat shortening to 360 degrees in deep fryer, cast iron skillet or other deep fry pan. There should be enough room for the chicken to fully immerse in the pan.
Whisk together eggs, buttermilk and 1 Tablespoon of dry spice mix. In another bowl whisk together flour a pinch of salt and pepper, remaining cayenne and remaining spice mix.
Dredge chicken in flour mix, then milk mixture, then again in the flour. Shake off excess. Fry 2-4 pieces at a time. (10-12 min for dark meat, and 8-10 min for white meat) til golden brown.
Drain off excess oil on paper towel and enjoy!
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