Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (2 to 3 lb.) ready to cook frying chickens; 1 c. shortening or combination of shortening and butter; 2/3 c. flour; 2 eggs; 1/2 c. milk; 2 c. fine dry bread crumbs; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning; 1/2 c. hot water; 2 large onions, sliced thin

Servings: persons

3 (2 to 3 lb.) ready to cook frying chickens
1 c. shortening or combination of shortening and butter
2/3 c. flour
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
2 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
1/2 c. hot water
2 large onions, sliced thin

1
Dip chicken first into flour, coating well, then into eggs, which have been beaten slightly and diluted with the milk, then into crumbs.
2
Coat well and shake off excess.
3
Preheat frypan to 360u00b0.
4
Add fat.
5
Place cover in spatter shield position.
6
Brown chicken without overcrowding, turning all sides to brown.
7
Remove browned pieces to a pie pan.
8
Scrape out breading particles and add more shortening before browning next batch.
9
When all pieces are browned, place chicken in frypan; sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning.
10
Add water and scatter onions over chicken.
11
Cover; open vent.
12
Reduce heat.
13
Simmer until chicken is very tender.
14
Remove chicken to heated platter.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (2 to 3 lb.) ready to cook frying chickens, 1 c. shortening or combination of shortening and butter, 2/3 c. flour, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, 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.

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