CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN
I experimented for many years before developing this recipe. It's bits and pieces of hints I had heard over the years. I have had many compliments on this chicken. Most of this recipe is dependant on your own taste. It's more a matter of preparation and cooking method!
Provided by Elaine O
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 116.1 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 140.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
SKILLET-FRIED CHICKEN
To start a perfect chicken recipe, start with pantry staples like flour and spices to fresh chicken--but no need to use a deep fryer. A sturdy skillet is all it takes to make this juicy, crispy pan-fried chicken. You can prep it in just 10 minutes and be ready to eat in under an hour.
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Coat chicken with flour mixture.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil (1/4 inch) over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil, skin sides down, about 10 minutes or until light brown; reduce heat to low. Turn chicken skin sides up.
- Cook uncovered about 20 minutes, without turning, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest pieces are cut to bone (at least 165°F).
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g
SESAME JELLYFISH SALAD
I learned to love sesame-flavoured jellyfish from having it at Chinese banquets growing up. Now I make this variation of jellyfish salad with chopped or grated veggies and a spicy sesame sauce. This makes a refreshing and delicious side dish or Chinese-style shared dish. Jellyfish is flavourless, but it is delightfully crunchy and lends itself to various flavour combinations. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Provided by Irene Y
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse and drain jellyfish; place into a bowl.
- Whisk sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, chili oil, and ginger together in a small bowl; stir into jellyfish and marinate 15 minutes.
- Place sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat; toast until golden, about 1 minute. Set aside to cool, about 5 minutes.
- Stir cilantro and green onions into jellyfish mixture; sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 6271.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
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