Crisp Spicy Fried Chicken

Course Main Dishes
Prep. Time 15 mins
Cooking Time 20 mins
Refrigeration Time 5 hrs
Yields 4
1 2 lb to 3 lb (1 to 1.5 kg) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 cups (500 ml) milk
1 1/2 cup (195 g) flour
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
2 tsp (10 ml) ground pepper
1 tbsp (15 ml) paprika
1/2 tsp (2 ml) cayenne pepper
Vegetable oil


Instructions Place chicken pieces and milk in bowl. Marinate for 5 hours in refrigerator. In other bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika and Cayenne. Dredge chicken pieces with flour mixture and shake off excess.

In large skillet, pour oil and heat. Once oil is very hot, place chicken pieces in skillet and cook for 5 minutes, turning from time to time. Reduce heat and continue cooking for 15 minutes or until chicken is well done and crispy.

Remove chicken pieces from skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Season once more, if desired. Set aside and keep warm.

Serve with chili sauce or favourite sauce. Serve with salad and garlic bread.