Brined and Fried Chicken
- 1 3 1/2 pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces
- 2 quarts cold water
- 2/3 cup coarse salt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup fine ground cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 large eggs
- 3 quarts vegetable oil, for frying
- Produce
- Bay leaves (2)
- Thyme, fresh (8 sprigs)
- Meat
- 3 1/2 pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces (1)
- Cooking & Baking
- All-purpose flour (2/3 cup)
- Cornmeal, fine ground (2/3 cup)
- Granulated sugar (1/3 cup)
- Molasses (1/3 cup)
- Red pepper flakes (1 teaspoon)
- Salt, coarse (2/3 cup)
- Vegetable oil (3 quarts)
- Drinks
- Water (2 quarts)
- Refrigerated
- Eggs, large (4)
Preparation
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Published August 1, 2011 (1 year ago).
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