Francine's Fried Chicken

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Francine Helton, proprietor of Flavors Soul Food edifice successful Falls Church, volition not spell nationalist astir however to marque the fried chickenhearted she serves. But she did connection this all-purpose look with the pursuing tips: Brine the chickenhearted to support the nutrient juicy. Season the chickenhearted and fto it remainder (refrigerated) agelong capable for immoderate spirit to make successful the meat. Coat the chickenhearted sparingly; it should get conscionable a dusting. And don't beryllium acrophobic to fry.

The chickenhearted needs to beryllium brined for astatine slightest 15 minutes, past seasoned and refrigerated overnight.

From Francine Helton, proprietor of Flavors Soul Food successful Falls Church.

Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 4-8

For the brine

Water
Salt
1 3- to 3 1/2-pound chicken, chopped into 8 pieces

For the chicken

1/4 cupful seasoning blend, specified arsenic McCormick Season-All Seasoned Salt

For the coating

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons saccharine paprika
2 teaspoons bulb powder
1 spoon seasoning blend, specified arsenic McCormick Season-All Seasoned Salt
Salt
Freshly crushed achromatic pepper
1/2 spoon to 1 spoon cayenne pepper

Nutritional Facts

Per serving (based connected 8)

Calories
418
Fat
31 g
Saturated Fat
8 g
Carbohydrates
2 g
Sodium
274 mg
Cholesterol
153 mg
Protein
31 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

From Francine Helton, proprietor of Flavors Soul Food successful Falls Church.

Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick.

Published March 13, 2026