Country Fried Chicken Recipes

COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Blend milk and egg.
• Combine flour and seasoning in plastic or paper bag.
• Shake chicken in seasoned flour.
• Dip chicken pieces in milk/egg mixture.
• Shake chicken a second time in seasoning mixture to coat thoroughly and evenly.
• To Pan Fry-- Melt Crisco in skillet to about 1/2-to 1 inch deep and heat to 365*, Brown chicken on all sides.
• Reduce heat (275*) and continue cooking until chicken is tender, about 30-40 minutes.
• Do not cover.
• Turn chicken several times during cooking.
• Drain on paper towels.
• To Deep Fry-- Prepare as above and cook in deep Crisco heated to 365* for 15-18 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels.

COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix 2 teaspoons salt with 2 cups water. Put in the chicken parts and let soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain. Mix together the flour, pepper and salt and batter the chicken by dipping the pieces in the flour mixture until they are coated on all sides, shaking off excess flour.
• In a skillet, over medium heat, heat the shortening. It should be at 350 degrees. If the shortening appears too hot, remove the skillet from the heat and let it cool a little. Brown the chicken on all sides, reducing the heat if needed as it cooks. It takes about 20 minutes to fry chicken for it to be well done.

COUNTRY FRIED CHICKEN

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. ,