Extra-Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe

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Extra-Crispy Fried Chicken
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Ingredients:

  • 3 1/2 lbs chicken parts
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 -3 inches shortening

Directions:

  1. Rinse and dry the chicken parts with paper towels.
  2. Sprinkle the chicken parts generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Whisk thoroughly in a medium bowl the 2 eggs, 1/2 cup milk and the 1 t. salt.
  4. Mix together on a plate: flour, 2 t. salt and 2 t. black pepper.
  5. Heat the shortening in a deep, heavy pot or deep-fat fryer to 350 degrees.
  6. Toss the breast meat pieces in the flour mixture and then moisten thoroughly in the egg mixture. Lift each piece out of the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off.
  7. Roll in the flour mixture again until completely coated. Sprinkle each piece with paprika.
  8. Then immerse into the hot oil. Fry for about 15 minutes or until cooked through, turning the pieces several times.
  9. Remove the pieces to a baking sheet lined with brown paper bag or paper towels. Hold in a warm oven.
  10. Repeat the process with the thighs and drumsticks, frying those pieces for about 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1244.87 Kcal (5212 kJ)
Calories from fat 659.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 73.29g 113%
Cholesterol 439.58mg 147%
Sodium 3317.23mg 138%
Potassium 953.77mg 20%
Total Carbs 58.38g 19%
Sugars 1.54g 6%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g 26%
Protein 82.42g 165%
Vitamin C 11.9mg 20%
Iron 8.1mg 45%
Calcium 265.4mg 27%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 228.92 Kcal (958 kJ)
Calories from fat 121.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.48g 113%
Cholesterol 80.83mg 147%
Sodium 610mg 138%
Potassium 175.39mg 20%
Total Carbs 10.74g 19%
Sugars 0.28g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 26%
Protein 15.16g 165%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 20%
Iron 1.5mg 45%
Calcium 48.8mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 30.2
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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