Best Copelands Southern Fried Chicken Recipes

BEST SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. In another bowl, combine flour and seasonings. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then in flour mixture. , In a large skillet; brown chicken in oil on both sides. Cover and cook the chicken over low heat for 45 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from the skillet; keep warm. Reserve 1/4 cup drippings in skillet. , For gravy, stir in the flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until browned. Combine milk and water; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add browning sauce if desired. Serve with chicken. Garnish with oregano if desired.

COPELAND'S SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat 3 inches oil in dutch oven to 340°F.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Put flour into shallow bowl.
• In second shallow bowl, whisk milk and egg.
• Dip chicken 1 piece at a time, first in flour, then egg, then flour again to coat.
• Fry chicken, in 2 batches, 8 to 10 minutes per batch, until golden brown and cooked.
• Drain on paper towels.

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine corn flakes, flour and seasonings in shallow dish. Whisk eggs, milk and Worcestershire sauce in separate shallow dish until blended.
• Heat oil to 350°F in large skillet on medium-high heat. Dip chicken, 1 drumstick at a time, in egg mixture, then in corn flake mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each drumstick with each ingredient.
• Add chicken, in batches if necessary, to skillet; cook 15 min. or until golden brown and done (165ºF), turning after 8 min.

SOUTHERN-STYLE OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place a rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; coat the rack with cooking spray., In a shallow bowl, mix the first seven ingredients. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs. Dip chicken in eggs, then in cracker mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Place on prepared rack., Bake 20 minutes. Turn chicken; bake until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear, 15-25 minutes longer.

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

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.