Country Fried Chicken
Dredge chicken pieces in seasoned flour.
Recipe Summary Country Fried Chicken
Classic Southern fried chicken fritter. Top with country or chicken gravy and serve with mashed potatoes, or dress it up how you please. I've been cooking this for years and never get tired of it.
Ingredients | Fried Chicken Liver Recipes Buttermilk8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves1 quart buttermilk3 shallots, finely chopped2 tablespoons chopped garlic2 tablespoons salt2 tablespoons white sugar1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed4 cups all purpose flour2 tablespoons baking powder2 teaspoons salt8 large eggs, beatenDirectionsPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy plastic and pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 3/4 inch.Whisk buttermilk, shallots, garlic, 2 tablespoons salt, sugar, cumin, and pepper in a bowl; transfer mixture to a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken breasts, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.Fill a large skillet with about 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat over medium heat.Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Discard the remaining marinade.Sift flour, baking powder, and 2 teaspoons salt together in a shallow bowl. Press chicken breasts one at a time into flour mixture until lightly coated. Dip coated chicken into beaten eggs, then press into flour mixture again to coat; shake off excess flour.Fry chicken breasts in batches in preheated oil until chicken is golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter and repeat with remaining chicken.When the breading gets lumpy, use a sifter to sift out the chunks. You can make more flour mixture and use more eggs if you need more for thicker coats.The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade and breading ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade and breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.Info | Fried Chicken Liver Recipes Buttermilkprep:
30 mins
cook:
5 mins
additional:
8 hrs
total:
8 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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