Oil - I made an olive oil and vegetable oil mixture - gave the chicken a really nice flavor. But you can use anything you want (olive oil, peanut oil, lard, vegetable oil)
2 C All purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt (the recipe calls for coarse salt - I didn't have it so I used less than a tablespoon of regular iodized salt)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Recipe calls for 1 whole chicken - I used 3 large breasts cut into strips for two of us but if you are making this for 4-6+ people you'll definitely want to use more than that.
Instructions:
Heat about 1/2 inch of the oil or fat over medium heat in a deep fryer, deep skillet or broad saucepan that can later be covered.
While it is heating mix together flour and seasonings in a plastic bag. Toss the chicken in the bag - depending on what you are using a few pieces at a time - close bag and shake until chicken is well coated. Put them on a rack - if you have lots of pieces as you finish.
When the fat/oil reaches 350 degrees add chicken slowly - you can add all the pieces but you will need to raise the heat to high - do not add all the pieces at one time or the temperature will decrease rapidly. Cover the chicken making sure that oxygen can still get inside - please avoid a fire. Chicken will need to cook for 5-7 minutes each side. Make sure to flip over.
Cook Chicken until golden brown.
Serve Hot or at room temperature - Please make sure that your chicken is cooked thoroughly!
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