Northern Fried Chicken Recipes

NORTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with oil. Heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer.
• Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry with paper towels. Place egg whites in a large shallow dish. In another shallow bowl, combine matzoh meal, flour, and baking powder. Dip each chicken piece into the egg white mixture to coat; let excess drip back into dish. Then, coat each piece of chicken with matzoh mixture to coat; tap off excess.
• Working in batches if necessary, fry chicken until dark golden, about 10 minutes for breast meat and 13 minutes for leg and thigh meat. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Mix together salt and pepper and sprinkle over chicken immediately; coat each piece with chicken seasoning. Serve immediately with gravy, if desired, and honey.

SOUTHERN FRIED OKRA

Steps:

• Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, seasoning blend and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk, then roll in cornmeal mixture., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry okra, a few pieces at a time, for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Roll in flour.
• Add 1/2 to 3/4 inch oil to a large, heavy skillet. Heat to approximately 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place chicken pieces in hot oil. Cover, and fry until golden, turning once, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

NORTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Add oil, to a depth of 2 inches in a Dutch oven and heat over medium high heat, about 375 degrees F.
• In a small bowl, combine paprika, cayenne, basil, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder; set aside.
• Beat egg whites in another bowl.
• In a third bowl, combine flour, matzo, and baking powder.
• Dip a piece of chicken in egg whites, then press into the matzo mixture so crumbs adhere; shake off any excess.
• Transfer chicken to a rack set over a baking sheet.
• Repeat with remaining chicken pieces.
• Fry chicken until crispy and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes; drain on paper toweling then season with salt, pepper, and the reserved seasoning mixture.