Description
Southern fried chicken is a classic comfort dish that’ll make your taste buds dance with pure Southern charm. Crispy, golden-brown perfection comes together with a secret blend of spices that turns simple chicken into a legendary meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup milk
Seasonings:
- 4 teaspoons garlic salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
Instructions
- Combine 2 eggs and 1 cup milk in a medium bowl. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture looks smooth and uniform.
- Pour 2 cups all-purpose flour into a large plastic bag. Add 4 teaspoons garlic salt, 2 teaspoons black pepper, ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning, and 2 teaspoons paprika. Seal and shake the bag to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Drop chicken pieces into the seasoned flour bag. Seal and shake until each piece is completely covered with the flour mixture.
- Dunk each flour-coated chicken piece into the egg-milk mixture. Return the chicken to the flour bag for a second, thick coating.
- Pour oil into a large skillet, filling it halfway. Heat the oil to exactly 365°F, creating the perfect frying environment.
- Gently place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil. Turn the pieces occasionally to ensure even browning on all sides.
- Reduce the skillet heat to medium-low. Cook the chicken for 30 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer.
- Transfer the crispy chicken onto paper towels. Let the excess oil drain completely before serving your golden, crunchy masterpiece.
Notes
- Use a deep cast-iron skillet for the most authentic Southern flavor and even heat distribution.
- Double-dipping creates an extra crispy, thick coating that seals in the chicken’s moisture and makes the crust extra crunchy.
- Check the oil temperature carefully with a thermometer to ensure perfect frying without burning the outside or undercooking the inside.
- Let the chicken rest on paper towels for a few minutes after cooking to absorb excess oil and help the crust stay crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg