Best Friday Night Fried Chicken Recipes

Friday Night Bistro Chicken image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 48m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
1/2 cup chopped shallot
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 can campbell French onion soup, condensed
1 cup grated swiss cheese

Steps:

In a large oven-proof skillet or dutch oven, melt the butter and heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (estimated amount) to season.
Brown chicken in skillet until both sides are golden but chicken is not cooked all the way through.
Transfer chicken to a plate; set aside.
Add shallots to skillet; cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until softened.
Add in tomatoes with juices and thyme; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until the sauce has reduced some.
Add in the soup; cook and stir occasionally 4 minutes; season with the remaining salt and pepper if desired.
Return chicken breasts to the skillet; sprinkle breasts with cheese.
Bake uncovered, in 375° oven about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.7, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 95.2, Sodium 1103.8, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 34.6

Iron-Skillet Fried Chicken image

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
Bacon fat and lard for frying
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon Bell's poultry seasoning
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Wash the chicken parts thoroughly and dry them on paper towels. Heat the fat to 380 degrees in a heavy cast-iron skillet. Place the flour, cornmeal, and seasonings in a brown paper bag. Add the chicken pieces, a few at a time, and shake well to ensure that each piece is coated with the seasoned flour.
Put the chicken pieces in the frying pan and fry uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, turning occasionally to make sure that each side is golden brown. Remove the chicken pieces and drain them on pieces of brown paper bag. Serve hot.