Deloris's Fried Chicken
Source of Recipe
From "What Can I Bring?" by Elizabeth Heiskell
Recipe Introduction
"God must have known that I needed an angel in my life after I had my second child, Mary Paxton. That's when Deloris came to work with me. Not only was she an angel, she was an angel who could fry chicken. How could I have been so lucky? Humans were not born knowing how to fry chicken; it's not like breathing. Now, that being said, some people do have a true talent for it. Enter Deloris Franklin. Like baseball, practice makes perfect. Work hard, practice often, and don't get discouraged � because it is so worth it."
List of Ingredients
◦ 1 (5 to 5�-pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
◦ 2 cups (about 8� ounces) all-purpose flour
◦ 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
◦ 3 tablespoons seasoned salt (such as Lawry's)
◦ 2 tablespoons Greek seasoning blend (such as Cavender's All-Purpose Greek Seasoning)
◦ 1 tablespoon black pepper
◦ Peanut oil
Recipe
Pat dry the chicken pieces with a paper towel, removing and discarding excess fat.
Whisk together the flour, Cajun seasoning, seasoned salt, Greek seasoning, and pepper in a large bowl. Working with one piece at a time, dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture.
Pour the peanut oil to a depth of 4 inches into a cast iron or heavy-bottomed Dutch oven. Heat over medium-high heat to 325� F. (Adjust the heat as necessary to maintain even temperature.) Fry the chicken, 3 or 4 pieces at a time, until browned and crisp and a meat thermometer inserted in the chicken registers 165� F. Keep chicken warm in a 200� F oven.
Serves 4
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