Spicy Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs frying chickens; 2 -2 ½ cups Crisco (or other vegetable shortening); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 egg, lightly beaten; ½ cup milk

Servings: persons

3 lbs frying chickens
2 -2 ½ cups Crisco (or other vegetable shortening)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
½ cup milk

1
Combine the flour and all spices.
2
Set aside.
3
Combine the egg and milk in a separate dish.
4
Set aside.
5
In a heavy skillet, preferably cast-iron, melt shortening to a depth of 1 inch over high heat.
6
While the shortening is heating, rinse the chicken pieces and drain.
7
Working with one or two pieces at a time, flour the chicken, shaking to remove excess, then coat with the milk/egg mixture, then dredge again in the flour mixture, coating well.
8
Place pieces in a single layer on a piece of waxed paper until all are coated.
9
When the melted shortening reaches a temperature of 360F on a frying thermometer (or test it with a small piece of chicken -- it should sizzle madly), carefully add the chicken pieces, skin side down, starting with the dark meat in the center of the skillet.
10
Reduce the heat to medium-high, and fry chicken until skin side is golden brown, then turn and brown the other side.
11
Reduce heat to medium, and cover the pan.
12
Cook for 25 minutes, and remove the cover.
13
Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
14
Remove chicken pieces, and drain on paper towels.
15
Serve hot with Cream Gravy, or refrigerate and take with you on a picnic.

839

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 lbs frying chickens, 2 -2 ½ cups Crisco (or other vegetable shortening), 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste), 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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.

Spicy Fried Chicken

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