Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 chicken, cut up
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup salt (Kosher salt preferred)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
  • 1 Tablespoon black pepper (coarse grinding preferred)
  • vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all purpose flour

Instruction

  • Wash chicken pieces thoroughly.
  • Dissolve sugar and salt in water.
  • Submerge chicken in water and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from brine and dry thoroughly.
  • Season chicken with seasoning salt and black pepper.
  • Roll chicken in flour, shaking off excess. 
  • Let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  • Pour oil to depth of about 1.25 inches in iron skillet, and heat to medium, or sightly above medium.
  • Add chicken to hot oil gradually, giving oil temperature time to recover after each piece.
  • Cook until golden brown and juices run clear. Time will vary according to the size of the piece, and dark meat will cook more slowly.
  • Drain on brown paper and paper toweling.