Big John'S Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Big John'S Southern Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole frying chicken, cut up; Marinade; 4 cups water; 1 tablespoon sea salt; 1/3 teaspoon msg; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, crushed; Coating Mix; 1 whole egg, beaten; 1 cup milk; 2 cups flour, all-purpose; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 2 chicken broth, packets,dry; 2 teaspoons fines herbs, ground; 2 teaspoons seasoning salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper, ground; 1 teaspoon msg

Servings: persons

1 whole frying chicken, cut up
Marinade
4 cups water
1 tablespoon sea salt
1/3 teaspoon msg
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, crushed
Coating Mix
1 whole egg, beaten
1 cup milk
2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 chicken broth, packets,dry
2 teaspoons fines herbs, ground
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 teaspoon msg

1
Clean chicken pieces being sure to remove any extra fat and skin.
2
Combine marinade ingredients in large bowl.
3
Place chicken pieces in bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let stand for a minimum of 1 hour.
4
Heat deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
5
Combine milk with beaten egg in med.
6
bowl.
7
Combine remaining dry ingredients in another bowl and mix well.
8
Dry marinated chicken on paper towel.
9
Take pieces one at a time and coat with flour mixture, milk mixture and flour mixture again.
10
Place coated chicken pieces on a plate and let stand for 10 minutes.
11
Fry pieces in deep fryer and cook until golden brown (approx. 15 min.) be sure to turn chicken in order to cook evenly on all sides.
12
Remove from deep fryer and allow to drain for several minutes prior to serving.

339

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 whole frying chicken, cut up, Marinade, 4 cups water, 1 tablespoon sea salt, and more.

Yes, Big John'S 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Big John'S Southern Fried Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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