smokey fried chicken

Recipe by
Mark Ackerman
louisville, KY

I can remember when I was a kid watching my grandmother fry chicken. It seems like it took her all day to accomplish frying one bird. It does take a while but I think it's well worth it. The smoke is my addition.

yield serving(s)
prep time 9 Hr
cook time 2 Hr 30 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For smokey fried chicken

  • MARINADE
  • 1 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • SEASONED FLOUR
  • 3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    black pepper
  • 2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp
    garlic salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    onion powder

How To Make smokey fried chicken

  • 1
    Cut up chicken into 10 pieces (I guess you could by one already cut up but what fun is that)
  • 2
    Mix marinade spices and coat chicken in large bowl. Let chicken marinade in fridge for however long you want. I left it in for 8 hrs.
  • 3
    Smoke chicken for 1 hr. at 225 degrees. I used hickory, but any wood will do. My smoker is a Masterbuilt electric.
  • 4
    Let chicken cool to touch. Drench in milk and dredge in seasoned flour mixture. One drench and dredge is enough.
  • 5
    The next step is the most important. Grandma Howell always used cast iron skillets, and cooked in butter low and slow. I use Smart Balance, three or four tbs. add more if needed. Cook on medium low heat turning occasionally to get a crispy crust on all sides. This could take an hour or longer for the chicken to cook through.

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