Southern Style Deep-Fried Chicken Recipe

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Southern Style Deep-Fried Chicken
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Directions:

  1. In a medium container place chicken and cover with milk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to overnight. This helps tenderize the meat, but is optional
  2. In a large saucepan over a medium-high heat, transfer chicken into pot, then pour in the milk. Bring milk to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  3. Remove the chicken from the milk, and place on a rack to cool. Allow them to sit until warm about 15 minutes, and then pat dry.
  4. Heat vegetable shortening in a Dutch oven or skillet over high heat just until it's near the smoking point around 325 degrees F.
  5. In a large zip-lock bag, add salt, flour, cayenne pepper, shake to combine.
  6. In a medium bowl, beat 1 egg.
  7. Place each piece of chicken, 1 at a time, in the bag and shake to coat the chicken. Then dip chicken into the egg to coat. Place the chicken back into the flour to coat for a second time. Repeat this method on remaining 3 pieces of chicken.
  8. Gently drop each piece of chicken into hot oil, allowing the skin to crisp and turn golden brown in color, about 1 minute per side. Remove from the oil and transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
  9. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1271.16 Kcal (5322 kJ)
Calories from fat 620.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 68.93g 106%
Cholesterol 410.34mg 137%
Sodium 6402.53mg 267%
Potassium 1526.64mg 32%
Total Carbs 78.07g 26%
Sugars 21.53g 86%
Dietary Fiber 6.45g 26%
Protein 77.97g 156%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 7.5mg 42%
Calcium 736.5mg 74%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 141.81 Kcal (594 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.69g 106%
Cholesterol 45.78mg 137%
Sodium 714.27mg 267%
Potassium 170.31mg 32%
Total Carbs 8.71g 26%
Sugars 2.4g 86%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 26%
Protein 8.7g 156%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 42%
Calcium 82.2mg 74%

* 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

  • 30.4
    Points
  • 33
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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