Oven-Fried Chicken

Name: Oven-Fried Chicken
Ingredients: 1 quart water; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 2 12 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 14 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons seasoning salt (can use more); 3 teaspoons garlic powder (can use 3 teaspoons); 3 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon paprika; 12 teaspoon cayenne (optional or to taste); 2 whole chickens, cut into pieces (leave skin on); oil (for frying)

16 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 quart water
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 12 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 14 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons seasoning salt (can use more)
3 teaspoons garlic powder (can use 3 teaspoons)
3 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
12 teaspoon cayenne (optional or to taste)
2 whole chickens, cut into pieces (leave skin on)
oil (for frying)

Directions

1

A day ahead or 8 hours in advance: whisk together all marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
2

Add in the chicken pieces (make certain that the pieces are covered with marinade).
3

Place in the refrigerator for 8-24 hours (turning 3-4 times in the 24 hours).
4

When ready to cook: In a large bowl mix together flour, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, paprika and cayenne (if using).
5

Drain the chicken pieces and discard the marinade.
6

Dredge each piece of chicken in seasoned flour mixture and place single layer on a large baking sheet or a rack; let stand for 10 minutes (must sit for 10 minutes!
7

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8

After the 10 minutes you may coat one more time in the flour mixture for a thicker batter.
9

Heat about 1/2-inch of oil (or a little more) with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large heavy skillet.
10

Fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until just lightly browned.
11

Place on an UNGREASED 10 x 15-inch baking sheet.
12

Bake at 400 degrees for about 35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.