Perfect Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

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Perfect Southern Fried Chicken
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Soak chicken in water and salt at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. Mix buttermilk, eggs and Season All and dip chicken pieces in this mixture.
  3. Combine 1 cup flour, 2 tbsp corn meal, 2 tsp dried oregano, and 2 tsp Season All in a bag.
  4. Drop two pieces of dipped chicken in the bag at one time.
  5. Shake to coat.
  6. Place on wire rack to rest.
  7. (I place wax paper under the rack to catch any flour that falls off.) Heat a shallow layer of oil or shortening to 360 F in a jumbo chicken skillet (cast iron is great for this job) or an electric skillet.
  8. Place the chicken in the pan, trying not to crowd the pieces.
  9. Cover for the first five minutes.
  10. Check the chicken.
  11. When golden brown, turn.
  12. Cover for the next five minutes.
  13. Remove cover and cook uncovered, turning occasionally, as needed for a total of an additional 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  14. Watch carefully, and don't allow it to get too dark.
  15. If it's frying too fast, reduce heat slightly.
  16. NOTE- the key is to cover in the beginning to start the cooking process inside the chicken, but to uncover during the last part of the cooking time to get the outside nice and crispy and golden brown.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 585.45 Kcal (2451 kJ)
Calories from fat 306.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.08g 52%
Cholesterol 215.95mg 72%
Sodium 3846.52mg 160%
Potassium 465.89mg 10%
Total Carbs 29.22g 10%
Sugars 2.08g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.08g 12%
Protein 37.9g 76%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 9%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 171.3mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 133.62 Kcal (559 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.78g 52%
Cholesterol 49.29mg 72%
Sodium 877.91mg 160%
Potassium 106.33mg 10%
Total Carbs 6.67g 10%
Sugars 0.47g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 12%
Protein 8.65g 76%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 9%
Iron 0.9mg 21%
Calcium 39.1mg 17%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.9
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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