Paula Deens Herb Fried Chicken Food

PAULA DEENS FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix seasoning together and store in airtight container for up to 6 months.
• In medium bowl, beat eggs with water. Add enough hot sauce so mixture is bright orange.
• In another bowl, combine flour and pepper. Season chicken with house seasoning. You can let the chicken sit in hot sauce for up to 1 hour. It will not make the chicken spicy.
• Dip Chicken in egg and coat well with flour mix.
• Heat oil to 300 degrees in deep pot. Don't fill pot more than half full of oil.
• Fry chicken in oil until brown and crispy. Dark meat goes in first and takes 13-14 minutes. White meat takes 8-10 minutes.
• Preparation depends on how long you let the chicken soak in hot sauce.

PAULA DEAN'S SPICY BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl place the buttermilk, hot sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the seasoned salt and cut up chicken, cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours Drain and discard buttermilk mixture.
• In shallow dish combine flour, garlic salt, red pepper, onion powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt. Dredge chicken in flour mixture and place on wire rack and let sit for 15 minutes.
• In a large (preferably) cast-iron skillet pour oil to a depth of 3 inches and heat to 350 degrees.
• Fry chicken pieces in batches, for 12 to 15 minutes per side or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees. Drain on a clean wire rack over paper towels.
• Enjoy!

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN FROM PAULA DEEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place a cooling rack over pan and spray rack with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a shallow dish, combine bread crumbs, cheese, 2 tablespoons olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper, to taste.
• In a separate shallow dish, combine mustard, water, salt and pepper, to taste, and remaining olive oil.
• Coat each chicken breast with mustard mixture; dredge each in bread crumb mixture.
• Place on prepared rack in pan.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is golden brown.

PAULA DEEN'S FRIED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• For Dressing: Whisk together ingredients, refrigerate.
• For Chicken: Cut chicken into 1" strips. Whisk eggs with 1/4 cup water. Whisk flour with salt and pepper. Heat oil in skillet to 350. Dip chicken strips in eggs mixture, then coat with flour mixture. Fry 3-4 minutes until done. Season while hot.
• For salad: slice tomatoes and toss with greens and onion slices. Top with fried chicken strips and dressing.
• enjoy!