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CRISPY RANCH FRIED CHICKEN



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It's almost impossible to improve crispy fried chicken. A sprinkling of ranch dressing mix in the coating makes it happen, though. The empty-in-seconds serving platter is proof. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
6 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3-1/2 to 4 pounds each), cut up
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine 2-2/3 cups flour and Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker. In another shallow dish, beat eggs and 1-1/2 cups water; add 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1-1/3 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then place in the flour mixture, a few pieces at a time. Turn to coat., In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Working in batches, fry chicken, several pieces at a time, until golden brown and a thermometer inserted into chicken reads 165°, 7-8 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts :

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH FRIED CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 chicken (3 pounds), cut into 8 pieces, rinsed and patted dry
1 cup, Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix, prepared
1 teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Place chicken pieces in shallow baking dish. Pour salad dressing over the chicken to cover. Chill covered for at least 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from the dish. Shake off any excess marinade. Discard any leftover marinade. On a large plate, mix flour, salt
  • and pepper. Roll each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour.
  • In a large deep skillet, heat the oil to 375 degrees F. Fry the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden and juices run clear.

COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN



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This is one of our favorite recipes to take along on a picnic. We like to eat the chicken cold, along with a salad and watermelon. It's a real treat!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 3-1/2 pounds), cut up
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour and seasonings. In a shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then add to bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil; fry chicken in oil until browned on all sides. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is tender, turning occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 189mg cholesterol, Sodium 1051mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 48g protein.

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