Gus's Fried Chicken is a signature dish from Gus's, a well-known chain of fried chicken restaurants. It features chicken pieces marinated and coated in a spicy, seasoned batter, then fried to a crispy golden brown.
Ingredients
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1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste for spiciness)
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 cup water
Vegetable oil, for frying
Step 1
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Prepare the Chicken: Wash and pat dry the chicken pieces. Set aside.
Step 2
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Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, ground black pepper, sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, and Kosher salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the spices.
Step 3
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Make the Batter: Gradually add the water to the dry ingredients, whisking until a smooth batter forms. The batter should be thick enough to coat the chicken but still pourable.