Country Fried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
| 1 2 1/2- to 3-lb. frying chicken, cut-up or use chicken pieces | ||
| Crisco Shortening | ||
| Milk | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Egg | 1 | |
| Flour | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Garlic salt | 2 Teaspoon | |
| 2 tsps. MSG | ||
| Paprika | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Poultry seasoning | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Black pepper | 1 Teaspoon | |
Directions
Blend milk and egg.
Combine flour and seasonings in plastic or paper bag.
Shake chicken in seasoned flour.
Dip chicken pieces in milk/egg mixture.
Shake chicken a second time in seasoning mixture to coat thoroughly and evenly.
To Pan Fry: Melt Crisco in skillet to about 1/2- to 1-inch deep and heat to 365°F.
Brown chicken on all sides.
Reduce heat (275°F.) and continue cooking until chicken is tender, about 30€”40 minutes.
Do not cover.
Turn chicken several times during cooking.
Drain on paper towels.
To Deep Fry: Prepare as above and cook in deep Crisco heated to 365°F. for 15€” 18 minutes.
Drain on paper towels.
Combine flour and seasonings in plastic or paper bag.
Shake chicken in seasoned flour.
Dip chicken pieces in milk/egg mixture.
Shake chicken a second time in seasoning mixture to coat thoroughly and evenly.
To Pan Fry: Melt Crisco in skillet to about 1/2- to 1-inch deep and heat to 365°F.
Brown chicken on all sides.
Reduce heat (275°F.) and continue cooking until chicken is tender, about 30€”40 minutes.
Do not cover.
Turn chicken several times during cooking.
Drain on paper towels.
To Deep Fry: Prepare as above and cook in deep Crisco heated to 365°F. for 15€” 18 minutes.
Drain on paper towels.
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