Southern Fried Chicken

Recipe By:
Sanjana
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Southern Fried Chicken
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  • Total Time 40 min Ico-add
  • Yield 4 Servings
  • Level Easy

This recipe is the basis for the most popular type of fried chicken in the world. Crispy outside and juicy inside, it is simply delicious.
 

Ingredients

  • 1 broiler/fryer chicken (2 1/2 to 3 pounds), cut into pieces
  • Oil for frying (peanut oil recommended)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Liquid flavorings
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • Seasonings (herbs and spices)
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Directions

  1. 1. Cut chicken into pieces. Wash the chicken thoroughly, let drain until needed.
  2. 2. Start your oil heating while you go through the other steps. If you are using a deep fryer, fill it according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you are cooking the chicken on your stove top then get a deep pot and fill it 1/3 full with oil. Turn the burner to medium high (6 on a scale of 10) and heat the oil to approximately 350 degrees F.
  3. 3. In a bowl mix the eggs and water. If you are going to use liquid flavorings (hot sauce, worcestershire, soy sauce, etc), add it now. Whip the mixture with a fork until thoroughly combined; this becomes your egg wash.
  4. 4. Add the salt and pepper to the flour along with other desired seasonings (garlic powder, sage, onion powder, etc.) to make your own "secret blend"; stir to combine. Or, plain flour works just fine.
  5. 5. Dip the chicken pieces in the egg wash and dredge them in the flour. If you want a thicker crust on the chicken, dip the pieces in the flour first, then the egg wash and then the flour again (this will, of course, require more flour).
  6. 6. Place chicken pieces in hot oil. Cover and fry until crisp and golden, about 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle lightly with salt while the pieces drain on paper towels.
 
 
  • Did you know?

    The egg wash and flour method of breading chicken has been the basic recipe for an uncountable number of fast food restaurants that feature chicken. The most famous is KFC which advertises a “secret blend” of spices that are added to the flour.

 

Reviews

by Patricia on Feb 13, 2010
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This was the best friend chicken I ever had. I tried many recipes but none came out so yummy. I am planning to make this again for the entire family next week.
 

 
by Volla on Sep 05, 2009
 

Without a doubt the best fried chicken recipe. Made the chicken deliciously crispy and golden. And it's so simple... Now it's gonna be in my list of chicken recipe to make for almost all my parties...
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by Jackk on Jul 14, 2009
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Fried chicken is amazing when you are hungry and need a quick bite. Meant for that kind of situations. Just love it! Nice recipe.
 

 

Tweaks

Steve G altered preparation steps on Feb 24, 2010

I recommend that the chicken should be cooked in "batches" (3-4pcs) as to maintain a 350F frying temp.
 

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