Perfect Fried Chicken Recipe

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Perfect Fried Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Combine the butter milk 1/4 cup of salt, and the Tabasco sauce in a air tight container. Add the chicken turning to coat the chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  2. Preheat the oven to 200°F.
  3. Combine flour, 5 teaspoons of salt, and the peppers in a paper bag. Shake to mix. One at a time, add the chicken pieces to the bag and coat with flour. Set coated pieces on a tray.
  4. Preheat shortening in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F.
  5. Place the thighs and drumsticks in the grease. Fry until coating is dark golden on the bottom (10-14 minutes). Then using tongs turn the chicken over and cook until dark golden brown again (another 10 to 14 minutes). Drain on paper bag or several layers of paper towels.
  6. Transfer the cooked pieces to cookie sheet. Put in oven to keep warm while frying remaining chicken.
  7. Remove any bits and pieces left in the oil before frying rest of chicken in the same way.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1649.54 Kcal (6906 kJ)
Calories from fat 1231.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 136.87g 211%
Cholesterol 165.53mg 55%
Sodium 3978.94mg 166%
Potassium 601.08mg 13%
Total Carbs 76.46g 25%
Sugars 10.24g 41%
Dietary Fiber 1.91g 8%
Protein 27.3g 55%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 17%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 95.1mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 338.36 Kcal (1417 kJ)
Calories from fat 252.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.08g 211%
Cholesterol 33.95mg 55%
Sodium 816.19mg 166%
Potassium 123.3mg 13%
Total Carbs 15.68g 25%
Sugars 2.1g 41%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 8%
Protein 5.6g 55%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 17%
Iron 0.4mg 10%
Calcium 19.5mg 10%

* 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

  • 44
    Points
  • 46
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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