Some people I know can never get it right.
2006-09-16 06:52:23 · 15 answers · asked by John G 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Do you mean pan or deep?
For Deep-Frying
325 degree F oil
a bone-in breast takes 13 minutes
leg or thigh takes 10
Don't over crowd the pot
Too much in a small area won't cook right
For pan frying in a deep cast iron skillet
Preaheat the oven to 350, turn to bake
Brown (not burn) the chicken on one side
Flip over
Finish in oven for 8 min
Drain chicken on paper
Season while sizzling
2006-09-16 06:59:53 · answer #1 · answered by Bill 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is the PERFECT recipe, everytime I've cooked it the chicken comes out amazingly crispy but not overdone.
Southern Fried Chicken
House Seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder
Southern Fried Chicken:
4 eggs
1/3 cup water
1 cup hot red pepper sauce
2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon pepper
House Seasoning
2 1/2-pound chicken, cut into pieces
Oil, for frying, preferably peanut oil
To make the House Seasoning, mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
In a medium size bowl, beat the eggs with the water. Add enough hot sauce so the egg mixture is bright orange. In another bowl, combine the flour and pepper. Season the chicken with the House Seasoning. Dip the seasoned chicken in the egg, and then coat well in the flour mixture.
Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep pot. Do not fill the pot more than 1/2 full with oil.
Fry the chicken in the oil until brown and crisp. Dark meat takes longer than white meat. It should take dark meat about 13 to 14 minutes, white meat around 8 to 10 minutes.
2006-09-16 06:56:26 · answer #2 · answered by cutiewithabooooty 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. I gave up trying to fry whole pieces. Now if I want fried chicken, I buy skinless chicken breasts and cut them into strips to batter and fry. It's much easier but the cuts of meat are more expensive.
2006-09-16 10:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by Laura 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that your chicken is completely thawed first.
Make sure and have about an inch of oil in the pan, and I prefer to use a pan that's covered to keep in the heat. I cook mine abount 5-10 minutes on each side and turn. If you aren't sure if it's cooked through, cut the underside of the meat to the bone. It will bleed if not done, so continue cooking for a few more minutes.
2006-09-16 08:03:54 · answer #4 · answered by Sassz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personnaly I boil my chicken in water with paprika, parsley, garlic and onion. When done boiling and ready to bread and fry the chicken has a much better flavor, not just in the breading.
2006-09-16 09:13:06 · answer #5 · answered by tdm1175 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
flour chicken put it in a fry pan with hot oil, dont cook on high, brown each side nice and brown, then I like to put it in the oven for about 20- 25 mins and cover..... comes out moist and delicious.... good luck oven temp 350
2006-09-16 07:02:24 · answer #6 · answered by joek342003 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
keep the frying oil at 350 degrees and do it for about 10 minutes a side
2006-09-16 06:55:13 · answer #7 · answered by holden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is not any certain way that would make the difference it is the cooking time needed to get that piece of chicken done in the center..
2006-09-16 06:57:40 · answer #8 · answered by d957jazz retired chef 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut the chicken breast through the middle long ways so you end up with two thin pieces of chicken meat.
2006-09-16 06:59:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the eye on medium.
2006-09-16 06:54:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋