4TH OF JULY FRIED CHICKEN

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This easy fried chicken is perfect for a 4th of July picnic with potato salad and all the fixings. Recipe Source: Bon Appetit (July 1982).

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, beaten with
1 tablespoon water
1 cup breadcrumbs
oil (for frying, I use corn oil)

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken pieces, pat dry and place in a shallow dish for marinating.
  • Pour buttermilk over chicken and marinate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Combine flour, salt, sage, paprika and pepper in paper bag.
  • Add chicken and shake to cover.
  • Dip chicken in egg and roll in breadcrumbs.
  • Let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Pour oil into large skillet to a depth of 1 inch and heat to 375°F or until water spatters when sprinkled on oil.
  • Add chicken legs and thighs first.
  • Fry until browned about 10-12 minutes before adding remaining pieces, frying another 10 minutes or until brown.
  • Drain chicken on paper towels before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 956.2, Fat 55.8, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 350.6, Sodium 1117.5, Carbohydrate 34.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.8, Protein 73.7

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