Hollyhock Hill’s Fried Chicken
Hollyhock Hill’s fried chicken was named the “Best in America” by Travel + Leisure magazine. The Indianapolis-based restaurant shared its recipe for you to try at home.
Makes: 2-4 servings
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Recipe Created By: Hollyhock Hill Restaurant
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Recipe Created By: Hollyhock Hill Restaurant
Featured In: Tennessee Home & Farm
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, about 3-4 pounds
- kosher salt
- lard or vegetable shortening
- 2 cups flour
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 8 pieces and season generously with salt; transfer to a bowl and refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Over high heat, melt enough lard or vegetable shortening in a deep 12-inch cast-iron skillet that it reaches a depth of ¾ inches; heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in fat reads 350 degrees.
- Place flour on a plate. Dredge chicken in flour and fry, turning occasionally, until light brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Tips & Notes
Read more about Hollyhock Hill Restaurant in Indianapolis. Its famous fried chicken has been lauded by??Travel + Leisure??and??Saveur.