Recipe Wednesday! I DO declare! It's the BEST Southern fried chicken...

Howdee y'all, just wanted to share this recipe from The Blue Willow Inn
with you, voted the South's BEST lil' ole restaurant!
If you have one of our FRESH BROILERS, there's no betta way to "et it up"!

The Blue Willow Inn's Fried Chicken

* timer
* Prep Time: 10 mins
* Total Time: 22 mins
* Serves: 8, Yield: 8 pieces

INGREDIENTS:

o 1 lb whole chickens
o 1 quart water
o 1 1/2 cups flour
o 1/2 teaspoon salt
o 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
o 2 cups peanut oil

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut chicken into 8 pieces.
2. Wash throughly and remove excess fat.
3. Cover chicken in a bowl with the quart of water and allow to sit or 3-4 minutes.
4. Mix the flour, salt and pepper.
5. Remove chicken from water, shaking off excess water but leaving it moist.
6. Dredge the chicken pieces in flour mixture.
7. In a large deep heavy skillet, heat oil
8. Place chicken in oil and cook uncovered 6 minutes on each side.
9. When golden brown remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Mmm Mmm... now thet's good eatin' right thar!

About This Recipe:

"The Blue Willow Inn in Social Circle, Georgia is one of the South's most popular restaurants. This is their famous fried chicken recipe."
Many believe the house was the inspiration for "Tara" in Gone With the Wind, as Margaret Mitchell stayed nearby!
If you're in GEORGIA, you MUST eat here! Link is to an article about Billie's financial troubles after the death of her husband, help keep this WONDERFUL business alive and prospering!

http://www.ajc.com/business/blue-willow-inn-open-833983.html

"I love chicken. I would eat chicken fingers on Thanksgiving if it were socially acceptable."
-Todd Barry