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TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE TRIED AND TRUE



Traditional Southern Fried Chicken Recipe Tried and True image

Tried and true recipe for classic Southern fried chicken that is pan fried crispy and golden brown.

Provided by Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2.5-3 lb Whole Chicken, cut up into 8 pieces
2 c Buttermilk
2 tsp Hot Sauce
2.5 c All Purpose Flour
1.5 tsp Salt
1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp Poultry Seasoning
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Creole Seasoning (or Cayenne Pepper)
1 Egg, beaten
1 c Buttermilk
2 c Peanut Oil, for frying (or Vegetable Oil)

Steps:

  • Combine the Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, combine two cups of buttermilk with 2 teaspoons of hot sauce; add the chicken pieces and make sure they're all coated well. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to overnight.
  • Add peanut oil to a cast iron skillet and heat over medium low.
  • Prepare the dry dredge mixture by combining the flour and seasonings together in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Prepare the wet dredge mixture by whisking together the egg with a cup of buttermilk in a large bowl; set aside.
  • Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and place on a paper towel lined sheet pan. Use a paper towel to gently dry the chicken pieces slightly.
  • Dredge each chicken pieces in the dry dredge mixture, then wet, then dry; shake off excess. Place dredged chicken pieces on a foil lined sheet pan. Repeat until all pieces are done.
  • Cooking in batches; begin by adding the chicken legs, thighs and wings to the hot oil making sure not to over crowd the skillet.
  • Use tongs to turn every 5 minutes, fry the chicken until crispy and golden brown (12-15 minutes).
  • Transfer the cooked chicken pieces to a paper towel lined sheet pan with a cooling rack placed on top to drain excess cooking oil.
  • Continue with frying the remaining breast pieces, turning as needed (15-18 minutes) until crispy and golden brown.
  • Transfer the breasts to the lined sheet pan when done.
  • Serve after chicken has cooled 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 96 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 124 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 311 milligrams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3.5 grams unsaturated fat

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN



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Thanks Paula Deen (FoodTV) for the best fried chicken I have ever made! It has a nice, savory flavor and a coating that has just the right amount of crispiness. It was a good thing I had an extra cut-up chicken in the refrigerator because my family was begging for it again the next day. Although it calls for what seems like a lot of hot pepper sauce, it isn't any spicier than Jack-In-the Box's Spicy Crispy Chicken--you can take it!! FYI I made this using 10 pounds of wings--enough of the hot sauce/egg mixture to cover, but you will need to double flour mixture if you want to do this much. I'm not saying it tastes like KFC--only that you won't be doing business with them anymore.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs cut-up chicken
4 eggs
1/3 cup water
1 cup hot sauce (I use Louisiana Hot Sauce, Tabasco might be hotter)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat peanut oil in a large deep pot to 350°F (do not fill more than half full--you don't want a hot-oil spill-over accident!).
  • For sauce mixture: in a medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs with the water.
  • Add hot sauce and whisk together well.
  • Pour this mixture into a large plastic zip-top bag.
  • For seasoning mixture: In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
  • For dredging mixture: In a another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Rinse and pat dry chicken pieces with a paper towel.
  • Cut breast pieces in half across ribs.
  • Sprinkle chicken generously on both sides with seasoning blend.
  • Drop a few chicken pieces of chicken into bag of sauce mixture and squish around to coat thoroughly.
  • One piece at a time, roll chicken in flour mixture and drop into hot oil.
  • Don't crowd chicken pieces--I cook about half the chicken at a time.
  • Fry chicken until brown and crisp.
  • Drain on paper toweling.
  • Dark meat will take about 14 minutes, white meat about 10 minutes.
  • Remember smaller pieces cook faster than the larger ones.
  • You can check for doneness by piercing to the bone in the thickest part with a fork.
  • If the juices run clear, it is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 797, Fat 39.8, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 356.1, Sodium 3012.2, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 55.3

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN



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This recipe is originally from Alabama, and has been passed down for generations.

Provided by Cindy Garrick

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Roll in flour.
  • Add 1/2 to 3/4 inch oil to a large, heavy skillet. Heat to approximately 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place chicken pieces in hot oil. Cover, and fry until golden, turning once, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 93.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

THE "PERFECT" SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN



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Posted in the June 28th Chicago Tribune Food section - great tasting chicken! This recipe combines the best advice of the experts: brining for moist, juicy chicken; marinating in buttermilk for tenderness; seasoned flour for a crisp crust; and a little bacon grease mixed into the frying fat to add savory flavor. The brining and marinating mean you'll have to think ahead--start this recipe at lunchtime the day you'll set it on the table. Remember that the side you start frying a piece on will always look better than the other side.

Provided by Darrinw2001

Categories     Chicken

Time 6h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup salt
1 quart water
1 whole chicken, cut up into 8 pieces
2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups vegetable oil
2 tablespoons bacon grease or 2 tablespoons lard

Steps:

  • Dissolve salt and water in a large bowl; add the chicken. Cover; refrigerate 3-4 hours. Pour off the brine; rinse the chicken well under running water in the bowl. Drain. Add buttermilk and hot sauce to chicken. Cover bowl; refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8.
  • Combine the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder in another large bowl or food storage bag; drain the chicken pieces. Add 2 or 3 pieces of chicken to the bag; seal. Shake to coat chicken. Remove chicken to a rack; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Heat the oven to 300°. Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to a depth of 1/2 to 3/4-inch; stir in the bacon drippings. Heat oil to 350°, or until a drop of water spatters when it hits the hot oil. Add the drumsticks, wings and thighs, skin side down (the oil should come about halfway up the sides of the pieces of chicken). Cover; cook until tiny bubbles begin to appear in the crust on the side facing up, about 10 minutes. Turn; cook 10 minutes. Uncover the skillet; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until chicken is golden brown, 5-10 minutes. Remove drumsticks and thighs from skillet to a rack placed over a cookie sheet; place in oven.
  • Raise heat under skillet to medium-high. Heat oil to 350°; add the breasts, skin side down. Cook until tiny bubbles begin to appear in the crust on the side facing up, about 10 minutes. Turn; cover. Cook 10 minutes; uncover the skillet. Lower the heat to medium-low; cook until golden brown, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Preparation time includes brining.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1764, Fat 173.6, SaturatedFat 27.6, Cholesterol 122.3, Sodium 19473.9, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 4.1, Protein 33.5

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