Description
Savory Bill Miller Fried Chicken brings Texas-style comfort to your kitchen with its crispy, golden exterior and juicy meat. Southern hospitality shines through this classic recipe that promises a delightful crunch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 8 pieces chicken breasts split down the middle
Dry Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Liquid and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups water (more or less)
- Kosher salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious, sturdy pot by heating 3 inches of oil to 375°F (190°C), ensuring proper temperature for deep frying.
- Place chicken pieces in a large mixing bowl and thoroughly season with garlic powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, and onion powder, ensuring even coating.
- Create a batter by whisking together flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate mixing bowl.
- Gradually incorporate 1 and 1/4 cups (295 milliliters) of water into the flour mixture, using hands to blend until the consistency resembles slightly runny pancake batter. Adjust liquid if needed for optimal texture.
- Dip each seasoned chicken piece into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, creating a thin, even coating.
- Carefully lower battered chicken into hot oil, maintaining space between pieces to prevent overcrowding and ensure crispy exterior.
- Cover the pan and fry for 7 minutes, then flip chicken pieces and continue cooking for an additional 7-9 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack positioned over a sheet tray to drain excess oil and immediately sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Repeat the frying process with remaining chicken pieces, maintaining oil temperature and watching carefully to prevent burning.
Notes
- Gather essential kitchen tools like a deep fryer, wire rack, and thermometer to guarantee perfect chicken every time.
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk overnight to enhance tenderness and infuse deep, rich flavors into the meat.
- Choose bone-in chicken pieces for maximum juiciness and more authentic Southern-style texture.
- Prepare spice blend in advance, mixing paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper for robust seasoning.
- Allow chicken to reach room temperature before frying to ensure even cooking and crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg