Best Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Best Southern Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons milk; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 3-1/2 pounds each), cut up; 1 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup milk; 1 cup water; 1/8 teaspoon browning sauce, optional; Fresh oregano, optional

Servings: persons

2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 3-1/2 pounds each), cut up
1 cup canola oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/8 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
Fresh oregano, optional

1
In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. In another bowl, combine flour and seasonings. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then in flour mixture.
2
In a large skillet; brown chicken in oil on both sides. Cover and cook the chicken over low heat for 45 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from the skillet; keep warm. Reserve 1/4 cup drippings in skillet.
3
For gravy, stir in the flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until browned. Combine milk and water; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add browning sauce if desired. Serve with chicken. Garnish with oregano if desired.

848

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons milk, 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

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

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

Best Southern Fried Chicken

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