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Bon Ton-Style Fried Chicken

Name: Bon Ton-Style Fried Chicken
Cuisine: southern_american
Ingredients: 1 qt water; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 teaspoons cayenne; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 4 chicken breast halves, 4 thighs, and 4 drumsticks (all with skin and bones; 4 to 4 1/2 pounds total); About 12 cups vegetable oil; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon white pepper

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Whisk together all marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
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Add chicken, making sure it is covered with marinade. Chill, covered, stirring twice, about 24 hours.
3.
Heat 2 inches oil in a wide 8- to 9 1/2-quart pot over moderately high heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 365 to 375°F. (Our pot was 12 inches wide and 5 inches deep; if you don’t have that wide a pot, you can fry the chicken in two batches.)
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Meanwhile, whisk together all dredging ingredients in a large bowl. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Dredge each piece of chicken in seasoned flour and put on a large baking sheet. Let stand about 10 minutes.
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Fry chicken, turning a few times, 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown, then drain on a rack.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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