French Fried Chicken Recipes

FRENCH FRIED ONION CHICKEN

Steps:

• spray the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch pan.
• whisk together milk and eggs in a bowl big enough to dip chicken into.
• dip chicken in eggs, set side by side in baking pan.
• in a small bowl crush the onions.
• mix in the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese pour over chicken.
• Drizzle melted butter or margarine over chicken.
• bake at 350 degrees until chicken is done about 45 minutes.
• ****Note**** If CHICKEN IS TOO THICK, I POUND IT AND SOMETIMES CUT IT IN HALF.

FRENCH FRIED ONION CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the wire rack with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Pat chicken dry with paper towel; sprinkle with seasoned salt on both sides.
• In a large Ziploc bag, combine fried onions, flour and garlic powder. Use a rolling pin or meat mallet to coarsely crush the fried onions. Transfer to a shallow dish.
• Place the eggs in a separate shallow dish.
• Working with one piece of chicken at a time, dip the chicken in the egg and then dredge in the onion mixture, gently pressing to make sure that both sides are evenly coated. Place the chicken on the prepared wire rack; repeat with remaining chicken.
• Bake chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F - about 20-25 minutes.

FRENCH FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put the chicken in a zip top bag with the buttermilk marinade ingredients: the buttermilk, Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, Dijon, buttermilk and cayenne. Massage everything together, seal the bag, and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
• When ready to fry, set two wire racks over two baking sheets. Mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper in a paper bag or a large bowl. Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk brine and coat them with the flour mixture, working a few pieces at a time, making sure the pieces are thoroughly coated. (Toss them in the closed bag, or use your hands and toss them in the bowl.) Gently shake off some of the excess flour and set them on one of the wire racks over a baking sheet.
• In a large, heavy skillet, such as cast iron, heat about 1 1/4-inch (4cm) of duck fat or canola oil. If using a deep-fry thermometer, the temperature should read 350ºF (180ºC) when ready to fry.
• Carefully place as many pieces of the chicken as will fit in the pan without crowding it, skin side down. The temperature will decrease but try to keep the temperature of the oil around 325ºF (162ºC) as you fry.
• Fry the chicken until the bottom is nicely browned, then use tongs to turn the chicken over and fry until the other side is browned and crisp. The chicken will take about 20 to 25 minutes to cook, total, and if you want to verify that it's cooked, cut into the thigh piece near the bone; if the juices run clear, it's done.
• As the chicken is done, remove the pieces and set them on the wire rack. Use a slotted spoon or strainer to skin the fat or oil of stray pieces of chicken, so they don't burn, then fry the remaining pieces of chicken.

CRUNCHY FRENCH ONION CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Spread crushed onions in a shallow bowl. Pour beaten egg into a separate shallow bowl.
• Dip chicken into beaten egg, then press into crushed onions. Gently tap chicken to let loose pieces fall away. Put breaded chicken to a baking sheet.
• Bake chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

FRENCH FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and steam until tender; dry and keep cool until time to fry (it is better to do this the day before).
• Just before serving, preheat oil in a deep fryer or stockpot to 370°F.
• Roll chicken pieces in crumbs, dip in eggs and then in crumbs again.
• Fry until golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.

FRENCH FRIED ONION CHICKEN

Steps:

• Crush onions and flour in plastic bag.
• dip chicken into egg, then coat in onion crumbs.
• bake at 400 for 20 min or until cooked through.

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN AND FRENCH FRIES

Steps:

• Set the oven to 400°F In a small bowl whisk the egg, egg white and Dijon mustard until smooth.
• Place the Melba toast, thyme, rosemary, oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper and blitz to create textured breadcrumbs (leave some pieces about the size of currants).
• Dip a chicken breast in the egg mixture, coating it thoroughly and then dredge in the breadcrumbs, patting and turning frequently until well coated.
• Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for three minutes, and then lightly spray the top of each chicken breast with oil.
• Bake for five minutes more then turn. Spray lightly with the oil again and bake for a further six minutes. This recipe works well with any piece of chicken (with or without the bone). Use skinless legs, thighs or breasts.
• Meanwhile, remove the potato strips from the iced water and pat dry.
• Put potatoes and salt in a plastic bag or lidded box and spray with oil for about three seconds. Shake, to coat the potatoes well with oil and salt.
• Lay the potatoes on a baking tray, ensuring they do not touch each other, and spray lightly with the oil. Bake for about seven minutes, turn, bake for a further seven minutes and turn again and bake for another five minutes until golden and cooked. Serve immediately.

FRENCH LAUNDRY'S LEMON BRINED FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a very large pot, combine 1 quart of the water with 1 cup of the salt and the honey, bay leaves, garlic, peppercorns, rosemary, thyme and parsley. Add the lemon zest and juice and the lemon halves and bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring until the salt is dissolved. Let cool completely, then stir in the remaining 3 quarts of cold water. Add the chickens, being sure they're completely submerged, and refrigerate overnight.
• Drain the chickens and pat dry. Scrape off any herbs or peppercorns stuck to the skin and cut each bird into 8 pieces, keeping the breast meat on the bone.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne and the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt. Put the buttermilk in a large, shallow bowl. Working with a few pieces at a time, dip the chicken in the buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing so it adheres all over. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
• In a very large, deep skillet, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil to 330°. Fry the chicken in 2 or 3 batches over moderate heat, turning once, until golden and crunchy and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of each piece registers 160°, about 20 minutes. Transfer the chicken to paper towels to drain, and keep warm in a low oven while you fry the remaining chicken pieces.
• Transfer the fried chicken to a platter, garnish with the herb sprigs and serve hot or at room temperature.

FRENCH FRIED ONION CHICKEN III

Steps:

• Placed chicken breast between waxed paper and pounded until 1/4 inch thick. I butterfly them first.
• Melt one stick margarine and add one tbs worchestershire sauce and 1 tsp dry mustard.
• Crush one can Durkee's French Fried Onion Rings in a plastic bag.
• Dip chicken in butter mixture and then in onion rings. Lay flat in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining onion rings before baking. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30-40 minutes.
• This recipe calls for the larger can of Durkee onions, You might need more or less depending on how much you coat each piece.