BATTER-DIPPED CRUNCHY FRIED CHICKEN

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"365 Ways to Cook Chicken" and this is just one of them. Poaching cuts down on frying time later. I like to buy family packs of drumsticks and have them on hand over the weekend-makes for great snacking!

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 lbs chicken pieces, cut-up
2 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 1/2 quarts vegetable oil (for frying)
2 cups pancake mix
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 eggs, well beaten

Steps:

  • Place chicken pieces in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole. Add 2 cups water, bay leaves, cloves, garlic, and celery seed. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes, until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from stock. Strain and reserve 1 1/3 cups of the stock. Refrigerate chicken for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or deep-fat fryer, heat all but 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium heat.
  • In a large bowl, combine pancake mix, paprika, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, eggs, and reserved chicken stock. Generously coat each piece of chicken with batter.
  • Fry chicken in batches without crowding 7-10 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2036.8, Fat 197.8, SaturatedFat 30.9, Cholesterol 208.6, Sodium 633, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 43.6

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