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Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil as needed
• 1 whole cut-up chicken or 3 pounds parts
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Put 1/2 inch of the oil in a skillet.
2. Dry the chicken well with paper towels.
3. Mix together the flour and seasonings in a large plastic bag or bowl.
4. Toss the chicken in the mixture, 2 or 3 pieces at a time, until they are well coated.
5. Tap off the excess flour and put them on a rack.
6. Turn the heat under the oil to medium-high.
7. Add a pinch of flour to the oil; it will sizzle when the fat is ready.
8. Add the chicken pieces, slowly and skin side down.
9. Throughout the process, adjust the heat and add oil, 2 tablespoons at a time, as necessary to maintain that balance.
10. Cover and cook, 5 to 10 minutes.
11. Uncover the skillet and tug on a piece with tongs.
12. If it releases easily, turn it; if not, cover the pan again and cook for another minute or two.
13. Once all the chicken has been turned, cook, uncovered, until the other side is well browned, 5 to 10 minutes.
14. The smaller pieces will be done first.
15. To check, remove one and cut into it close to the bone; the meat should be firm and the juices run clear.
16. Keep cooking and turning until all the chicken is done inside, another 5 to 10 minutes.
17. As the pieces finish cooking, transfer them to paper towels to drain.
18. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.

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