Southwest Pan Fried Chicken Food

CHARLES' COUNTRY PAN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a bowl or resealable plastic bag, season the chicken with 1 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the garlic powder. Cover or seal and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.
• Pour 1/2 to 1 inch of oil into a deep 12-inch cast-iron skillet and heat until a pinch of flour sizzles upon contact (about 360 degrees F). Set a wire rack on top of a rimmed baking sheet and set aside. In a bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs. Place the flour in a separate bowl. Dip the chicken in the egg wash, drain off the excess, then dredge in the flour, shaking off the excess.
• Working in batches, place the chicken skin-side down in the skillet and fry for 3 minutes without moving. Continue to fry, turning the chicken every 1 to 2 minutes to ensure even browning and cooking, until the chicken is cooked through, 11 to 15 minutes. Drain on the rack and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

SOUTHERN PAN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse chicken under cold running water. Mix water and kosher salt in large bowl, stirring until salt dissolves. Cover chicken with salt mixture and refrigerate overnight (minimum 4 hours).
• Remove chicken from salt water brine and immerse in buttermilk. Allow to marinate overnight (minimum 4 hours). Remove chicken from buttermilk, holding each piece to drip excess buttermilk back into bowl. Lay chicken on a wire cooling rack set over a sheet pan.
• Mix flour, sea salt, pepper, cornstarch, and potato flour in a large bowl. Dredge chicken parts in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Lay chicken parts on the wire cooling rack.
• Using large cast iron, or heavy skillet, melt the lard and butter together and add the bacon or pork shoulder. When the mixture is hot (but not smoking), add the chicken, 1 piece at a time, in a single layer, skin side down. The chicken should be half covered in the butter-lard mixture. Cook each piece 10 to 12 minutes per side, turning once, or more often if necessary, to brown evenly. Dark meat cooks more slowly than white meat. To check for doneness, cut a thigh to the bone and check for redness. When evenly browned, removed the cooked chicken and place on cooling rack. Serve hot or allow to cool to room temperature.

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.'S FAVORITE SOUTHERN PAN-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Rinse the chicken pieces under cool water and pat dry.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, paprika, salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Add the chicken and toss until coated.
• Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. Fry the chicken:
• Remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off any excess. Place on a platter or plate (discard the marinade). Let the chicken come to room temperature. Meanwhile, gather the remaining ingredients.
• Fill a large cast-iron skillet halfway with oil. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 350 F.
• Add the flour, salt, and pepper to a wide rimmed plate and. Stir to combine.
• Dredge the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess and transfer to another plate or platter.
• Once the oil has reached the right temperature , working in batches to avoid crowding the skillet, add the chicken and fry, undisturbed, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes (smaller pieces may need less time).
• Turn the pieces and fry, undisturbed, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 F, 5 to 6 minutes more (larger pieces may need more time). Adjust the heat to maintain the oil temperature, if necessary.
• Drain on a crumpled brown paper bags, paper towels, or a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle lightly with salt as chicken drains. Serve immediately.

SOUTHERN PAN-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• The night before serving: Place chicken in a large bowl and set aside. In a large pitcher, combine kosher salt with 6 cups of water and stir until the salt has dissolved. Pour salted water over chicken pieces until they are submerged. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• In the morning, drain chicken pieces and rinse chicken and bowl. Return chicken to bowl and cover with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours.
• About 1¼ hours before serving, combine the lard, butter and ham in a large heavy skillet. Cook over low heat, skimming as needed, until ham is lightly browned, 30 to 45 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove ham and brown bits from fat. Increase heat to medium high to heat the fat to 335 degrees.
• In a shallow bowl combine flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper; mix well. Dredge chicken pieces thoroughly in flour mixture, then pat well to remove excess flour. Working in batches (do not crowd pan), place chicken pieces skin side down in fat. Cook 8 to 10 minutes on each side, until chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Drain on crumpled paper towels. Serve hot, warm, at room temperature or cold.

SOUTHWEST PAN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together all of the spices. Pour the oil into a large stainless or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Generously sprinkle the chicken all over with the spices. Use your hands to rub it into the skin. Place the chicken in the hot skillet, skin side down. Cook uncovered* for about 20-25 minutes. Let the pieces cook until the fat has rendered and the skin is deep golden brown and crisp; this could take as long as 30 minutes. Reduce the heat as needed if the skin starts to burn before it is evenly golden brown.
• (If you are cooking drumsticks, I like to cook them for 15-20 minutes, then turn a third of the way over and cook another 15 minutes and then turn the final third of the way over and let them finish cooking for about 15 minutes more.) When the meat closest to the bone is cooked through, the chicken is done. Enjoy!

SOUTHERN FRIED FREE-RANGE CHICKEN WITH A SOUTHWEST CHIPOTLE CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl, beat together 2 eggs. Dip the chicken breasts in the eggs, and then dredge in flour. Fill a medium sized pan halfway with vegetable oil and heat. When the oil is hot, place the chicken breasts in the hot oil and fry on both sides until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
• Top the fried chicken with chipotle cream sauce and serve with pecan rice and wilted spinach.
• A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
• Chipotle Cream Sauce:
• 1 can chipotles in adobo
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup sour cream
• Mix together heavy cream, sour cream, and chipotles in blender (use 2 chipotles for medium hot, 3 for spicy hot). Pour into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.

SOUTHWESTERN OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the first 7 ingredients in a small bowl; blend well. Rub the chicken pieces with 3 tablespoons of the spice mix and set aside the remaining mix.
• Place the chicken in a 9x 13 dish and let stand 10 minutes. Pour the buttermilk over the chicken, turning to coat. Cover and marinate 2 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally. Remove the chicken from the dish and discard the buttermilk.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Combine the remaining spice mixture, breadcrumbs, and cornmeal in a a dish and stir well. Dredge each chicken piece in the cornmeal mixture. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 minutes 40 minutes (do not turn) or until juices run clear.

SOUTHERN PAN-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together 1 gallon of water and 1 cup salt; stir until salt is dissolved. Add chicken pieces and let stand, refrigerated, 8 to 12 hours.
• Drain chicken and rinse out bowl. Return chicken to bowl and pour over buttermilk. Cover bowl and refrigerate 8 to 12 hours. Drain chicken on a wire rack set over a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, discarding buttermilk.
• Meanwhile, place the lard, butter, and country ham into a large heavy skillet. Cook over low heat, skimming as needed, until butter has stopped foaming and country ham is browned, 30 to 45 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove ham and discard. Increase heat to medium-high and heat fat until it reaches 335 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer.
• In a shallow bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Gently squeeze chicken to remove any excess buttermilk. Dredge chicken pieces thoroughly in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
• Working in batches, gently place chicken pieces in the heated fat. Cook until chicken is golden brown and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack set over a parchment paper-lined baking sheet or crumpled paper towels. Serve fried chicken hot, warm, room temperature, or cold.