Best Southern Style Fried Chicken Recipes

SOUTHERN STYLE DEEP-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium pan, place chicken and cover with milk. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight. This helps tenderize the meat, but is optional
• In a large saucepan over a medium-high heat, using tongs, transfer chicken into pot, then pour in the milk. Bring milk to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low allowing to simmer until the chicken is cooked through entirely, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the milk, and place on a rack to cool. Allow them to sit until warm about 15 minutes, and then pat dry using a kitchen towel.
• Heat vegetable shortening in a Dutch oven over high heat just until it's nearly at the smoking point around 325 degrees F.
• In a large zip-lock bag, add salt, flour, cayenne pepper, shake to combine.
• In a medium bowl, beat 1 egg.
• Place each piece of chicken, 1 at a time, in the bag and shake to coat the chicken. Then dip chicken into the egg to coat. Place the chicken back into the flour to coat for a second time. Repeat this method on remaining 3 pieces of chicken.
• Gently drop each piece of chicken into hot oil, allowing the skin to crisp and turn golden brown in color, about 1 minute per side. Remove from the oil and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately.

FRIED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS SOUTHERN STYLE

Steps:

• Before frying, boil chicken legs in a pot of water for 10 minutes.
• In a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil on medium heat.
• On a large plate, combine flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, and salt.
• Keep beaten eggs in a separate bowl.
• Take 1 chicken leg and cover it is flour mixture.
• Place the chicken leg in eggs and cover it in egg.
• Place the chicken leg back into the flour mixture and cover it again in flour.
• Once oil is hot and ready for frying, place chicken leg into the oil for frying.
• Repeat steps 5-8 for each chicken leg allowing up to 3 legs to fry at one time.
• Once legs are fried to a golden brown, remove from oil and place on a double-folded paper towel on a plate.
• Allow plenty of time to cool before serving.

SOUTHERN-STYLE OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place a rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; coat the rack with cooking spray., In a shallow bowl, mix the first seven ingredients. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs. Dip chicken in eggs, then in cracker mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Place on prepared rack., Bake 20 minutes. Turn chicken; bake until chicken is golden brown and juices run clear, 15-25 minutes longer.

OVEN FRIED SOUTHERN STYLE CINNAMON HONEY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray a large roasting pan lightly with cooking spray.
• Combine the flour with the salt, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, and a pinch nutmeg.
• Coat the chicken pieces well with the flour mixture (you can use chicken with or without skin on - it's up to you).
• Beat together the egg and milk; dredge the flour-coated chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then into the breadcrumbs.
• Arrange pieces skin side up (if using pieces with skin) in the sprayed roasting pan, making sure that the pieces are not touching each other (if possible) to ensure they bake crispy; spray chicken pieces with oil spray or sprinkle with 2 tablespoons oil and place the chicken in the oven to bake.
• While the chicken is baking, in a saucepan over medium low heat combine the butter, honey, pinches of cinnamon, and lemon juice.
• After the chicken has baked for 25 minutes, pour the butter and honey mixture generously over the pieces.
• Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the juices run clear and the chicken is crisp and brown.
• Note: if you'd like to add a bit of kick to the recipe, you can try a pinch or two of cayenne (to taste) in the honey sauce, or perhaps some red pepper flakes!

SOUTHERN-STYLE BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together buttermilk, mustard, salt and pepper, and cayenne in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken pieces, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 8 hours.
• When you are ready to cook the chicken, combine the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and onion powder in the other plastic bag. Shake to mix thoroughly. Transfer one marinated chicken piece at a time into the dry ingredient bag, and shake well to ensure complete coverage. After all chicken pieces are coated, repeat the process by dipping them in the buttermilk marinade and shaking in the dry coating again.
• Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, making sure not to burn the oil. When oil is hot, fry chicken in batches until golden brown and juices run clear, turning chicken to brown evenly.

SOUTHERN-STYLE OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 365ºF.
• Lightly coat an 8 X 8 X 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
• Combine flour, salt and cayenne pepper together in a medium-size bowl.
• Place buttermilk and corn flakes crumbs in 2 separate shallow bowls.
• Roll chicken breast halves in flour mixture and evenly coat each side.
• Next dip chicken into buttermilk and then corn flakes crumbs.
• Place coated chicken breasts in prepared baking dish.
• Bake until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 20 minutes (there is no need to flip the chicken during baking).
• NOTE: The first time I made this my chicken breasts were about 6-8 ounces a piece.
• It ended up taking about 45-50 minutes to cook.

SOUTHERN STYLE DEEP-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium container place chicken and cover with milk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to overnight. This helps tenderize the meat, but is optional
• In a large saucepan over a medium-high heat, transfer chicken into pot, then pour in the milk. Bring milk to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Remove the chicken from the milk, and place on a rack to cool. Allow them to sit until warm about 15 minutes, and then pat dry.
• Heat vegetable shortening in a Dutch oven or skillet over high heat just until it's near the smoking point around 325 degrees F.
• In a large zip-lock bag, add salt, flour, cayenne pepper, shake to combine.
• In a medium bowl, beat 1 egg.
• Place each piece of chicken, 1 at a time, in the bag and shake to coat the chicken. Then dip chicken into the egg to coat. Place the chicken back into the flour to coat for a second time. Repeat this method on remaining 3 pieces of chicken.
• Gently drop each piece of chicken into hot oil, allowing the skin to crisp and turn golden brown in color, about 1 minute per side. Remove from the oil and transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
• Serve immediately.

FABULOUS SOUTHERN-STYLE OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• For moistest results soak chicken pieces in a bowl of salted water for 15 minutes before cooking.
• Line baking tray with foil and spray lightly with oil.
• Grind dry ingredients in coffee grinder or with pestle and mortar.
• Pour into a bowl and add water little by little while stirring until a smooth runny paste is achieved. You may need more or less water.
• Remove chicken from soaking water, and pat dry if necessary.
• Dip into the rosemary coating until covered, and place on baking tray. This will seal in the juices.
• Bake at 365º for one hour.
• Once it's in, put your feet up for at least ten minutes, drink a glass of cold water, breathe deeply - and relax. Your chicken is safe.
• Suggestions: Serve with brown rice and greens, or if you have cooked breasts or thighs, then serve the chicken chopped into a salad with cucumbers, roma tomatoes and red onion, topped with Chimichurri sauce - a purée of cilantro, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and salt.

WW SOUTHERN-STYLE FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 365ºF. Lightly coat an 8 X 8 X 2-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
• Combine flour, salt and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. In 2 separate bowls, place the buttermilk and corn flakes crumbs .
• Evenly coat each side of the chicken breast halves in the flour mixture. Next, dip the chicken into the buttermilk and then corn flakes crumbs.
• Place the coated chicken breasts in the baking dish from step 1. Bake about 25 to 30 minutes (there is no need to flip the chicken during baking). Yields 1 breast per serving.

SOUTHERN-STYLE OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F; lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.
• On waxed paper, combine flour with cayenne pepper and combine Creole seasoning & poultry seasoning with corn flakes.
• Roll chicken in seasoned flour, dip in buttermilk, then roll in seasoned crumbs.
• Place coated chicken breasts in prepared baking dish.
• Bake until chicken is tender and no longer pink (about 1 hour).

FABULOUS SOUTHERN-STYLE OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• For moistest results soak chicken pieces in a bowl of salted water for 15 minutes before cooking.
• Line baking tray with foil and spray lightly with oil.
• Grind dry ingredients in coffee grinder or with pestle and mortar.
• Pour into a bowl and add water little by little while stirring until a smooth runny paste is achieved. You may need more or less water.
• Remove chicken from soaking water, and pat dry if necessary.
• Dip into the rosemary coating until covered, and place on baking tray. This will seal in the juices.
• Bake at 365º for one hour.
• Once it's in, put your feet up for at least ten minutes, drink a glass of cold water, breathe deeply - and relax. Your chicken is safe.
• Suggestions: Serve with brown rice and greens, or if you have cooked breasts or thighs, then serve the chicken chopped into a salad with cucumbers, roma tomatoes and red onion, topped with Chimichurri sauce - a purée of cilantro, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and salt.

WEIGHT WATCHERS SOUTHERN STYLE OVEN FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 365ºF. Lightly coat an 8 X 8 X 2-inch baking dish with the butter flavored nonstick, non-fat cooking spray; set aside.
• Combine flour, salt, pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper together in a medium-size bowl. Place buttermilk and corn flakes crumbs in 2 separate shallow bowls.
• Roll chicken breast halves in flour mixture and evenly coat each side. Next dip chicken into buttermilk and then corn flakes crumbs.
• Place coated chicken breasts in prepared baking dish. Spray chicken with a light coating of the Butter Flavored non-fat cooking spray. Bake until chicken is tender and no longer pink, about 25 to 30 minutes (there is no need to flip the chicken during baking). Makes 4 servings.
• Serving size is 1 chicken breast
• Each serving = 4 Weight Watchers Points
• Read more: http://www.laaloosh.com/2009/02/09/weight-watchers-souther-style-oven-fried-chicken/#ixzz2HJ7G2iyn

SOUTHERN STYLE OVEN "FRIED" CHICKEN

Steps:

• Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 365ºF. Lightly coat an 13- X 8- X 2-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. 2. Season chicken with salt and cayenne pepper to taste; set aside. 3. Combine flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper together in a medium-size bowl. Place buttermilk and cornflakes crumbs in 2 separate shallow bowls. 4. Dredge chicken in flour mixture and evenly coat both sides. Next, dip chicken into buttermilk and turn to coat both sides. Last, dredge chicken in cornflake crumbs and turn to coat both sides. 5. Place coated chicken breasts in prepared baking dish. Bake until chicken is tender and no longer pink in center, about 25 to 30 minutes (there is no need to flip the chicken during baking). Yields 1 chicken breast per serving.

SOUTHERN-FRIED CHICKEN, VIRGINIA STYLE

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in a paper or plastic Ziploc bag. Place 3 or 4 chicken pieces in bag at a time, close, and shake to coat well with seasoned flour. In a large skillet, melt fat, add chicken pieces, and cook over moderate (350°) heat until browned and crisp on both sides (do not crowd chicken pieces in skillet). Transfer chicken to 2 (9x13-inch) baking pans and cover securely with aluminum foil. Bake in moderate (350°) oven for 40 minutes. Uncover and continue baking 15-20 minutes longer, or until chicken is tender and outside is crisp.

SOUTHERN-STYLE FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Place shortening in a large cast-iron skillet and heat to 350°F. Melted shortening should be 1/2 inch deep.
• In a shallow bowl, whip together buttermilk and eggs. In another shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then dredge in seasoned flour. Carefully place about half of the chicken pieces in hot shortening. (The temperature of the shortening will drop when you add the chicken; try to maintain a temperature of 325°F.) Fry chicken until golden brown on all sides or until each piece reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, turning the chicken several times to prevent burned spots. This will take about 10 minutes for skinless breasts and 20 minutes for pieces with skin and bones. Drain cooked chicken on a rack, then keep warm in a 200°F oven while frying remaining chicken. Serve with chicken velouté.