TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
This recipe can be pan fried or deep fried, but what makes it really Southern are the way you prepare the batter for the skin. Use peanut oil to give the skin an extra crispy texture!
Provided by I Heart Recipes
Categories Dinner
Time 9h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Make sure that the chicken is nice and clean.
- Combine 8 cups cold water, 2 tbsp salt, and 4 tbsp sugar.
- Stir until the salt and sugar dissolve.
- Pour the brine ( sugar/salt/water) into the bowl or container with the chicken.
- Make sure that the chicken is covered with the brine.
- Cover the bowl/container, then place in the refrigerator overnight
- Drain the brine from the bowl, but do not rinse the chicken.
- Place the chicken in a large bowl, then pour the hot sauce all over the chicken.
- Next, combine the all purpose flour, cornstarch, and all of the seasonings
- Pour the flour mixture into a large freezer bag, then toss in the chicken wings.
- Shake the bag, until the chicken is well coated with flour.
- Remove the chicken from the bag, and shake off any excess flour.
- Let the chicken sit for about 15 minutes before frying to ensure that the flour sticks.
- Now pour the oil into a large skillet, and let it heat until it reaches 350-375 F.
- Carefully add in the chicken, and fry until it's completely cooked throughout, and golden brown.
- Place the chicken on a paper towel lined plate.
- Serve and enjoy!
SOUTHERN LIVING'S BEST FRIED CHICKEN
Many modern cooks have never learned to fry. We are convinced that fried food is unhealthy, unpopular and messy. But Norman King, a lifelong Southerner, a registered dietitian and a food editor at Southern Living magazine set out to change that. In "The Way to Fry," he offers both a guide to proper deep-frying technique, and a terrific recipe for crunchy, juicy fried chicken. While at first glance the recipe may resemble every other fried chicken you've ever seen, the differences lie in the precise instructions, ensuring chicken that's cooked through, golden and crisp. A little bacon fat is an option for flavor.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine 1 tablespoon salt with 3 quarts water in a large bowl or container. Add chicken, cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Drain, rinse with cold water and pat dry.
- Stir together remaining 1 teaspoon salt and the black pepper. Sprinkle half the mixture evenly over chicken.
- In a large sealable plastic bag, combine remaining pepper mixture and flour. Add 2 pieces chicken to bag and shake well to coat. Remove chicken pieces, shaking off extra flour, and set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Take a large (10- or 12-inch) cast-iron skillet or chicken fryer, for which you have a lid, and fit with a candy or deep-frying thermometer. Add oil and bacon drippings and heat to 360 degrees over medium heat; the oil will ripple and possibly give off a few wisps of smoke.
- Using tongs, immediately add chicken pieces, skin side down (work in batches if necessary to avoid crowding pan). The oil will drop to about 325 degrees, where it should stay; adjust heat so that oil is bubbling gently around the pieces. Cover and cook 6 minutes; uncover and cook 9 minutes. Turn chicken pieces; cover and cook 6 minutes. Uncover and cook another 5 to 9 minutes, depending on size of pieces. If necessary for even browning, turn pieces over a few times toward the end.
- Drain on paper towels or paper bags. Let cool at least 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1151, UnsaturatedFat 58 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 85 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 65 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 812 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
JOSEPHINAS
My best friend Linda, served this appetizer last night. I wouldn't leave until she gave over the recipe!
Provided by Lorac
Categories Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine butter, onion, peppers, cheese, mayo, and garlic powder.
- Slice bread 1/4 inch thick, spread with butter mixture.
- Broil until cheese bubbles.
JOSEPHINE'S FRIED CHICKEN
Steps:
- Salt and pepper the chicken pieces, set aside in fridge. Heat frying pan 1/2 full of veg or canola oil. Dredge chicken in flour, set aside. Dip chicken in egg mixture, place gently in HOT oil. be sure pieces don't touch. Brown, turn, brown. Place in warm oven.
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