Mamas Fried Chicken Food

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MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN



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A classic fried chicken recipe from Curtis Aikens (Food Network). Prep time does not include 2 hours chilling time.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 -4 lbs whole chickens, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 cups buttermilk
self-rising flour
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken in shallow dish or ziploc plastic bag; add buttermilk.
  • Cover or seal, and chill at least 2 hours.
  • Remove chicken from buttermilk, discarding buttermilk.
  • Dredge chicken in flour.
  • Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches in a deep skillet or Dutch oven; heat to 360°F.
  • Add chicken, a few pieces at a time; cover and cook 6 minutes.
  • Uncover chicken and cook 9 minutes.
  • Turn chicken; cover and cook 6 minutes.
  • Uncover and cook 5 to 9 minutes, turning the chicken the last 3 minutes for even browning, if necessary.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Test chicken with meat thermometer (170°F) or by piercing thickest portion with fork.
  • When juices run clear it is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 165.3, Sodium 859.7, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 41.8

MAMA'S FRIED CHICKEN



Mama's Fried Chicken image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
Buttermilk, to marinate chicken
Salt and pepper
Self-rising flour, to coat chicken
Oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Wash chicken pieces and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Marinate pieces for 1 hour in buttermilk. Remove chicken pieces 1 at a time from buttermilk, coat with flour, and deep-fry until golden brown.

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