Dawn's "Momma Fried Chicken" Recipe

Name: Dawn's "Momma Fried Chicken"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole chicken leg quarters, thawed/separated (8 pieces); 2 eggs; 2 tbsp water; 3 cup flour; 2 tbsp ground pepper; 1 tbsp ground ginger; 1 1/2 tbsp chili powder; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp sea salt; 2 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning; 1 tbsp ground cinnamon; 1 vegetable oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

4 whole chicken leg quarters, thawed/separated (8 pieces)
2 eggs
2 tbsp water
3 cup flour
2 tbsp ground pepper
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp sea salt
2 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 vegetable oil (for frying)

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In a bowl whisk eggs & water together.
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In a large bowl combine flour and spices; mixing well.
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One piece at a time, put chicken into egg, then into flour mixture.
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Add back into egg and again into flour.
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(be sure to shake off excess flour with each dredging).
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Repeat with each piece.
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In a non-stick pan, add 1/2 inch of vegetable oil.
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Turn on med-low heat.
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Carefully add chicken to heated oil.
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Cook covered, for 12 to 15 minutes.
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Turn over and cook another 10 to 14 minutes.
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Set on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
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NOTE: Remember as it cooks the oil temperature will rise.
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So cooking time will be less on the 2nd side.
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For thicker pieces, (thigh or breast--bone in), I cook skin side down first.
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I have a 12-inch non-stick pan and cook mine in batches depending on the size of the chicken pieces.
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When I make my dredge I don't measure anything but the flour.
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So the above is just a guesstimate.
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Feel free to play around with the amount of spices you use.
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I use more pepper, cinnamon, & chili powder than anything else.

810

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole chicken leg quarters, thawed/separated (8 pieces), 2 eggs, 2 tbsp water, 3 cup flour, and more.

Yes, Dawn's "Momma 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.

Dawn's "Momma Fried Chicken"

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