How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Baconated Fried Chicken?

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CHICKEN, 8 -12 pieces cut-up fryer chickens (Foster Farms), salt & freshly ground black pepper, MARINADE, and more.

Is Baconated Fried Chicken suitable as meat & poultry?

Yes, Baconated Fried Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Baconated Fried Chicken?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baconated Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Baconated Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CHICKEN; 8 -12 pieces cut-up fryer chickens (Foster Farms); salt & freshly ground black pepper; MARINADE; 1/4 cup filtered hickory bacon drippings; EGGWASH; 4 large eggs, beaten; BREADING; 4 teaspoons fine sea salt; 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 3/4 teaspoons poultry seasoning; 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; OIL; peanut oil

1

NOTE: STRAIN HOT BACON DRIPPINGS THROUGH A FINE SIEVE TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS BEFORE USING. USE REAL ALLSPICE, NOT A CINNAMON//CLOVE/NUTMEG SUBSTITUTE.

2

PLACE chicken into a large saucepan (with accompanying lid); WEARING disposable gloves, sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and freshly ground pepper; RUB seasonings well into chicken; POUR bacon drippings over chicken; RUB again until chicken is thoroughly coated; REFRIGERATE for a minimum of 2 hours to overnight, turning as needed.

3

IN a large bowl add the BREADING ingredients except the flour and cornstarch; COMBINE ingredients well using a whisk; ADD the flour and cornstarch; WHISK well until mixture is thoroughly blended.

4

IN a medium to large bowl, beat 4 large eggs; ADD the chicken pieces and turn to coat well; TRANSFER a few pieces chicken at a time into the breading container; ROLL chicken in breading until well-coated; GENTLY shake excess breading from chicken; PLACE breaded chicken on a platter and repeat procedures with remaining chicken; LET chicken rest a few minutes to absorb breading.

5

ADD the manufacturer's recommended amount frying oil for deep-frying; PLACE deep-fryer basket into place in deep-fryer; PREHEAT fryer to 315u00b0F (or preheat enough fat to immerse chicken completely in deep heavy stovetop pot between 315u00b0F to 325u00b0F, using a standard deep-fryer thermometer to gauge).

6

CAREFULLY drop each piece breaded chicken one at a time, gently into the deep-fryer basket without crowding (if a standard size home fryer is used, add no more than 2-3 pieces at a time); (if stovetop frying, gently place breaded chicken pieces into hot oil using tongs, turning once halfway through frying duration).

7

FRY chicken between 15-18 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked, depending on chicken portions/sizes (juices should run clear when chicken is done); BLOT chicken lightly to absorb excess oil.

8

MAINTAIN frying fat temperature for each new batch and repeat the same cooking/steaming procedures for the remaining chicken.

9

REHEAT chicken before serving, on grill-inserted broiler pan(s) in a preheated oven until warmed (keep oven temperature at 170u00b0F (do not keep chicken in oven over 25 minutes, since it will lose moisture and flavor at that point).

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SERVE and enjoy!

Baconated Fried Chicken

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