Fried Yardbird

Name: Fried Yardbird
Ingredients: 1 1/4 quarts water; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup salt; 1 1/4 quarts ice water; 5 tablespoons paprika; 5 tablespoons cayenne; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons granulated garlic; 2 tablespoons granulated onion; 1 1/4 quarts all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons plus one teaspoon granulated garlic; 5 teaspoons granulated onion; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 16 pieces chicken (two whole chickens cut into 8 pieces); vegetable shortening or lard, for frying

17 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 1/4 quarts water
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup salt
1 1/4 quarts ice water
5 tablespoons paprika
5 tablespoons cayenne
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
2 tablespoons granulated onion
1 1/4 quarts all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons plus one teaspoon granulated garlic
5 teaspoons granulated onion
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
16 pieces chicken (two whole chickens cut into 8 pieces)
vegetable shortening or lard, for frying

Directions

1

Place the water (not the ice water), sugar, salt and spices in a pot and bring to simmer over medium heat for 5-6 minutes.
2

Whisk to ensure that all spices and sugar has dissolved completely.
3

Remove from heat and combine with ice water to chill.
4

Let chill to at least 40 degrees.
5

Place the cut chicken in a container and pour the cold liquid brine over the chicken.
6

Chill in refrigerator for 24 hours.