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How do you make Fried Chicken?? I'd like to see how many ways!!!

Barbarainnc — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 20:16:20 GMT

You don't have to give an exact recipe, just the barebones of the recipe. I'll start and you can post your version.

I like to soak mine in salted water, rinse, then roll in seasoned flour, let set in refig. to set the flour, then deep fat fry for about 13 minutes at 375*.

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I have the book Fried Chicken, by John T. Edge, and it describes some of the ways chicken is fried all over the US.

I'm interested in learning more about how chicken is fried in Crawford County, Kansas. They have about 8 restaurants that serve Fried Chicken. Chicken Annie's and Chicken Mary's are located right across the street from one another. Anybody know more about this chicken??

Please add to the list how you make Fried Chicken!!!!

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RainyDayGal — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 20:19:23 GMT

I "fry" mine in the oven. I mix rosemary/garlic seasoning (comes in a grinder), fresh ground pepper and olive oil and coat the chicken, then pop it in the oven.

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Kathlen — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 20:19:52 GMT

In my entire life ... I've never fried chicken! I don't recall my mother ever frying chicken either.

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denisemb — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 20:34:27 GMT

I use Paula Deen's Southern Fried Chicken recipe from Foodnetwork.com.

Don't be afraid of the 1 cup of hot sauce in egg batter! It's wonderful!

When I don't want the oily mess, I do Bisquick oven fried chicken...

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brewhaha — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 20:41:25 GMT

Coat with salt & peppered flour with battered egg mixture. Deep fry until brown.

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Shogirl — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:03:53 GMT

My mom's tried and true fried chicken - I don't have the measurements or length of time, but she dredged the chicken pieces in a milk and egg mixture, rolled them in Bisquick, sprinkled with MSG (God forbid!), and fried them in a cast iron skillet til brown. Then she baked them off in the oven to finish. The yummiest homemade fried chicken you've ever had!

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Harpa — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:10:57 GMT

I've never deep fried, just pan fried in EVOO & butter, and that -- chicken tenders.

Dip in beaten egg (& heavy cream if I have it), then in seasoned bread crumbs, 3-5 minutes on each side.

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aoc2005 — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:41:22 GMT

Barbarainnc-I fry mine the same way you do, always have. A few times I have strayed when I have seen a different method. Once I soaked in buttermilk, once rolled in bread crumbs, a few other things I can't recall now. Always go back to my tried and try, it always turns out fine that way!

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Barbarainnc — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 21:48:11 GMT

Just watched this on the Cooking Channel, Filipino Fried Chicken. They marinate the chicken pieces overnight and then poach it the next day. They let it cool, then coat it in flour and fry it. It is double cooked. It looked really good.

The same restaurant also serves grilled or roasted chicken that I also marinated overnight before grilling or roasting. So you go there and get chicken made 3 different ways.

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Shopping momma — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 22:02:58 GMT

Soak mine in buttermilk for several hours then I use House of Audrey seafood breader to coat and then fry. They will make your tongue pop out and slap your momma they are so good!

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Mz iMac — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 22:19:15 GMT

On 8/29/2014 Shopping momma said: They will make your tongue pop out and slap your momma they are so good!

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goodstuff — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 22:27:20 GMT

Like my Southern Mama did it: Salt and pepper the chicken pieces, roll them in flour, fry in hot oil till golden, and drain on paper towels. Simple, with a thin, crisp crust......not the thick, greasy crust you find on many commercial recipes.

My mom used to partially cover the skillet so steam could escape, but to hold in heat and cut down splattering. You can fry chicken in an iron skillet, an electric frypan, or another skillet.

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Mz iMac — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 22:29:40 GMT

Wash chicken

Season w/salt & pepper

Coat w/flour or shake inside a brown paper bag w/flour inside. This evens out the coating & leaves a flour coating all over your kitchen. So best to shake outside or use a quart size zip lock bag.

Fry in CAST IRON fry pan covered. The grease should be HOT before you put the chicken in the pan.

If you don't mind a filthy grease covered stove, then leave the pan uncovered.

Fried chicken does not have to be refrigerated if fried right!

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SharkE — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 00:27:43 GMT

On 8/29/2014 Kathleen said:
In my entire life ... I've never fried chicken! I don't recall my mother ever frying chicken either.

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Irshgrl31201 — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 03:39:42 GMT

I don't make it often but when I do I make it like my mom did.

I let it sit overnight in the frig soaking in buttermilk that has been seasoned with salt, pepper and about half a cup of Franks Hot Sauce.

I season my flour with plenty of salt, pepper, and my own seasoning salt (garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, a little cayenne pepper). I put that in a large brown paper bag and shake each piece of chicken in that and I let the chicken sit in there for about 5 or 10 minutes and shake again. Then, and this is very important, I let this sit on a wire rack for at least an hour and then I put it in the bag and shake again. I then let it sit for another hour on a wire rack. Letting it sit is important to build the crust and keep the crust on before you fry it. Oh, I also only use White Lily flour when I use all purpose flour. It is the best IMO.

I have tried completely deep frying it but I think it comes out best when you fry it in an iron pan in oil, not totally submerged. I fry each side until golden brown.

It is excellent. The buttermilk really tenderizes the chicken and makes it very moist. I find it necessary to season the buttermilk with salt, pepper and hot sauce though (I have tried it plain) and that "gets into the chicken". I don't like fried chicken that is hot or spicy and the Franks Hot Sauce doesn't overpower the chicken but gives it a good flavor.

I live in NC and have had chicken everywhere and this is a pretty common southern recipe for a reason, because it is GREAT.

My mom used to fry it in Crisco shortening, and I do have to say that is very good but most of the time I use peanut oil.

I probably only make fried chicken once or twice a year.

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goodstuff — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 03:40:17 GMT

On 8/29/2014 Kathleen said:
In my entire life ... I've never fried chicken! I don't recall my mother ever frying chicken either.

Just bless your heart, honey! I had no idea..........

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pitdakota — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 03:47:36 GMT

On 8/29/2014 GoodStuff said:
Like my Southern Mama did it: Salt and pepper the chicken pieces, roll them in flour, fry in hot oil till golden, and drain on paper towels. Simple, with a thin, crisp crust......not the thick, greasy crust you find on many commercial recipes.

My mom used to partially cover the skillet so steam could escape, but to hold in heat and cut down splattering. You can fry chicken in an iron skillet, an electric frypan, or another skillet.

I don't make fried chicken very often at all, but when I do this is how I make it as well. Which is just like my mother and both grandmothers made it.

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nikkimom — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 03:54:30 GMT

On 8/29/2014 Shogirl said:
My mom's tried and true fried chicken - I don't have the measurements or length of time, but she dredged the chicken pieces in a milk and egg mixture, rolled them in Bisquick, sprinkled with MSG (God forbid!), and fried them in a cast iron skillet til brown. Then she baked them off in the oven to finish. The yummiest homemade fried chicken you've ever had!

This method is how I make fried chicken except no MSG and if no Bisquick flour works just about the same! The best !

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Irshgrl31201 — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 05:00:37 GMT

Also, I don't cover with a typical lid but it looks like a screen. I keeps the oil from splattering all over the place but doesn't let the steam build up either. I love those things, I have a couple different sizes.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 09:12:41 GMT

I don't fry chicken at home. My DH and I go to an Amish area in Northern Indiana maybe a half dozen, or so, times a year. There's a restaurant there that serves the most incredible fried chicken we've ever eaten, that's where we get our fill. We just had dinner there the past two nights.....delish, as always!