Quick And Easy Pan Fried Chicken Food

10-MINUTE PAN-FRIED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. You want to end up with 4, equally thin, chicken cutlets. Uniformly thick chicken breast will cook faster and more uniformly.
• Rub the chicken breasts with one tablespoon oil, then season with salt, pepper, thyme, garlic, parsley and cayenne pepper.Tip: the seasoning mix here is fairly basic but gives the chicken good flavor. I vary it depending on what I have, or want to use, and often add fresh herbs. I find basil, oregano and coriander to be great in this recipe. Spice mixes like Italian, herbs de provence are also fabulous. If you like sesame oil, use it instead of olive oil for rubbing, but reduce the amount to about teaspoon, or to taste.
• Heat one tablespoon of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and partially cover the pan with a lid, leaving about a 1/2" - 1" crack. Tip: if using a regular skillet, double the amount of oil. You can also use 50/50 oil and butter for better flavor.
• Cook for 3 minutes undisturbed. At this time you will notice that the tops of the breasts have turned white. Flip the breasts, partially cover and cook for another 3 minutes.
• Remove from the pan and serve immediately or keep warm until ready to eat.

EASY OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Melt shortening and butter in a 9x13-inch baking dish in the preheating oven. Once melted, pour enough vegetable oil into the baking dish until oil is about 1/2-inch deep. Keep oil mixture in the oven while preparing remaining ingredients.
• Beat egg and water in a shallow dish. Combine crackers, cornmeal, sage, tarragon, and garlic powder in a large resealable plastic bag. Season with salt and pepper; seal and shake bag to mix. Dip chicken thighs in egg mixture and place 2 to 3 thighs in the plastic bag; shake to coat. Repeat with remaining chicken. Arrange chicken thighs skin-side down, in preheated baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip chicken thighs and continue baking until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

EZ FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Mix flour, paprika, and garlic together in a shallow bowl. Coat chicken thoroughly with flour mixture.
• Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook chicken in hot oil until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
• Layer chicken, tomato, and lettuce on whole wheat buns.

QUICK AND EASY PAN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Bone the chicken legs being careful to leave the skin on. Pat the skin side dry with a paper towel and salt liberally.
• Meanwhile heat the oil in a large frying pan on medium heat.
• Place the chicken pieces skin side down into the pan; now salt the top side of the chicken using remaining salt and do the same with the oregano.
• Cook without turning for precisely 15 minutes; you will see the chicken cooking through from the bottom upwards. Dont be tempted to continue the cooking over the 15 minutes because we are now going to flip the chicken over for 2 to 3 minutes only to finish off the topside.
• Plate with skin side down and serve with seasonal vegetables or salad.
• Watch for the look of surprise on others faces as they take the first crispy, succulent mouthful.

EASY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Place cornstarch in a bowl.
• Slice chicken into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Transfer to a bowl and mix with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne.
• Divide chicken into 2 or 3 portions and dredge in cornstarch until evenly coated and all white; add more cornstarch if necessary.
• Lower chicken carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until crispy on the outside and no longer pink in the center, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot.

QUICK CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK WITH PAN GRAVY

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 C flour and 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper and 1 tsp paprika on a plate.
• Stir with fork until well blended.
• Put 1/2 C milk in bowl.
• Dip steak in milk first, then coat generously with flour mixture.
• Heat oil in skillet until it reaches 375°F.
• Add steaks to skillet.
• Cook until seared and well crusted on one side, about 2 minutes.
• Turn steaks with tongs, cook 2 more minutes for medium.
• Transfer steaks to a plate. Keep warm.
• To prepare gravy, pour off all but 4 T cooking oil from pan.
• Return pan to medium heat.
• Whisk in remaining 4 T flour; cook 1 minute.
• Whisk in milk; cook until thick, 3 minutes.
• Add more milk if gravy becomes too thick.
• Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
• Serve with steak and mashed potatoes.