Taco Battered Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Taco Battered Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 12-3 lbs fryer, cutup; ⅔ cup all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup cornmeal; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 14 ounces taco seasoning mix; 1 beaten egg; ⅔ cup milk; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; also shortening (for deep frying) or cooking oil, enough (for deep frying)

Servings: persons

2 12-3 lbs fryer, cutup
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup cornmeal
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
1 14 ounces taco seasoning mix
1 beaten egg
⅔ cup milk
2 tablespoons cooking oil
also shortening (for deep frying) or cooking oil, enough (for deep frying)

1
Rinse the chicken.
2
In large saucepan in slightly salted water, bring the chicken to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes (this is done so the cornmeal in the batter will not burn).
3
Drain, and pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
4
For the batter: Mix all the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
5
Add the egg, milk and 2 tablespoons of oil, mixing well until smooth.
6
Meanwhile, bring oil to 365F.
7
Dip the chicken pieces, one at a time, gently shaking off the excess batter.
8
Fry the pieces 2 to 3 pieces at a time for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden, turning only once.
9
Carefully remove and drain well.
10
Keep warm while frying the remaining chicken pieces.

219

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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: 2 12-3 lbs fryer, cutup, ⅔ cup all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup cornmeal, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Taco Battered 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.

Taco Battered Fried Chicken

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