Fried Chicken (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

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Fried Chicken (Alexandra Guarnaschelli)
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Directions:

  1. In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the marinade. Lightly season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and place them in the bowl with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 12 hours.
  2. In a large paper bag, combine the ingredients for the breading mixture. (My mother insists this gives extra flavor and I agree.) Put the chicken parts, a few at a time, in the bag and shake until they are well coated with the mixture. Place the breaded chicken on a rack with a baking sheet. When all of the pieces are breaded, refrigerate them for 15 minutes.
  3. In a large cast iron (or regular skillet), melt the shortening over low heat. Heat until shortening reaches 350 degrees F. Test 1 piece first. The oil should bubble and react as you add the first piece. Use a pair of heat-resistant tongs to gently place the chicken pieces, skin side down, in a single layer in the skillet over medium heat. Cook, undisturbed, 5 to 8 minutes, or until you can see the underside of the chicken browning. Remove the skillet from the heat and gently turn the pieces on their second side. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  4. When the chicken is cooked through, remove it and transfer it to a rack. Immediately season it (while it is still hot) with salt. Serve immediately or keep in a warm oven until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1353.04 Kcal (5665 kJ)
Calories from fat 681.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 75.76g 117%
Cholesterol 428.89mg 143%
Sodium 3305.54mg 138%
Potassium 1163.96mg 25%
Total Carbs 66.67g 22%
Sugars 1.77g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13%
Protein 93.36g 187%
Vitamin C 14.4mg 24%
Iron 5.9mg 33%
Calcium 194.1mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 211.42 Kcal (885 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.84g 117%
Cholesterol 67.02mg 143%
Sodium 516.51mg 138%
Potassium 181.87mg 25%
Total Carbs 10.42g 22%
Sugars 0.28g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.52g 13%
Protein 14.59g 187%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 24%
Iron 0.9mg 33%
Calcium 30.3mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 32.7
    Points
  • 35
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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