Ellens Fried Chicken Recipes

ELLEN'S CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Rinse chicken and pat dry; set aside. In a shallow bowl or flat dish, mix together the flour and the seasonings. Heat oil in a large skillet.
• 2. While the oil is heating, dredge chicken pieces well in the seasoned flour. Be sure to cover all sides. Place coated pieces in the hot oil and set heat on medium high.
• 3. Brown chicken on all sides, being careful not to burn it. When it has browned to your liking, reduce heat to low, add 1/4 cup of water, and cover.
• 4. Cook chicken, covered, for about 40 minutes or until fork-tender. Remove lid, turn heat up to medium-high, and add a little more oil if needed. Re-brown the chicken until it has a crispy crust.
• 5. Remove chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Place in a warm oven while preparing the gravy.
• 6. TO MAKE GRAVY: Pour all but 1/4 cup oil from skillet. Scrape pan to loosen browned pieces of batter. Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1/4 cup seasoned flour. Place skillet over low heat; cook and stir flour until lightly browned. Slowly add 2 cups milk, stirring to reduce lumping. Add more seasoning if desired. Serve with mashed potatoes or biscuits, or bread, and over chicken.

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Take your cut up chicken pieces and skin them if you prefer. Put the flour in a large plastic bag (let the amount of chicken you are cooking dictate the amount of flour you use). Season the flour with paprika, salt and pepper to taste (paprika helps to brown the chicken).
• Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk then, a few at a time, put them in the bag with the flour, seal the bag and shake to coat well. Place the coated chicken on a cookie sheet or tray, and cover with a clean dish towel or waxed paper. LET SIT UNTIL THE FLOUR IS OF A PASTE-LIKE CONSISTENCY. THIS IS CRUCIAL!
• Fill a large skillet (cast iron is best) about 1/3 to 1/2 full with vegetable oil. Heat until VERY hot. Put in as many chicken pieces as the skillet can hold. Brown the chicken in HOT oil on both sides. When browned, reduce heat and cover skillet; let cook for 30 minutes (the chicken will be cooked through but not crispy). Remove cover, raise heat again and continue to fry until crispy.
• Drain the fried chicken on paper towels. Depending on how much chicken you have, you may have to fry in a few shifts. Keep the finished chicken in a slightly warm oven while preparing the rest.

ELLEN'S CHICKEN FRIED RICE

Steps:

• 1. Cook the rice according to package directions; drain, set aside.
• 2. Brown the chicken pieces in hot oil in large skillet over medium heat. After two or three minutes, add onion. Stir frequently.
• 3. When onion becomes translucent, add garlic and peas and carrots. Stir to mix. Add rice, eggs, and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly and let simmer over low heat until heated through.
• 4. If needed, add more soy sauce for desired consistency. Serve immediately.

ELLENS CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Put chicken in a 9 * 13 baking dish. Mix all of the ingredients together and pour over the chicken. Put in the oven and bake at 375 for 30 - 40 minutes.
• Enjoy!

ELLEN'S FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry. Beat the eggs and water together in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, stir together the flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Dip the chicken pieces first in the egg mixture, then in the flour. Coat them well, shaking off any excess. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or large deep skillet to 375 degrees. It should be hot, but not smoking. Lower the heat slightly, and fry the chicken in the oil in small batches until golden and crisp all over, 10-15 minutes. Drain the chick on paper towels. Serve hot or at room temperature, with lemon wedges.