Irresistible Southern Fried Chicken: The Ultimate Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1(3 pound)whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces

  • 2eggs, beaten

  • 1(12 fluid ounce) canevaporated milk

  • 2teaspoonssalt

  • 2teaspoonsground black pepper

  • 2teaspoonsgarlic powder

  • 2teaspoonsonion powder

  • 2 ½cupsall-purpose flour

  • 1 ½cupsvegetable oil for frying

Cooking Directions

  1. In a medium size bowl mix together the eggs and milk. Add ALMOST all of the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder (reserve a dash of each for seasoning the chicken pieces). Set aside.

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  2. Sprinkle a dash of the remaining salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder onto both sides of the chicken pieces.

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  3. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Put the flour in a plastic bag. One piece at a time, dip the chicken into the egg/milk mixture then add to the plastic bag. Shake the bag so that the flour is covering each piece of chicken.

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  4. You can check to see if the oil is hot enough by sprinkling a little flour in the skillet. If it fries, it’s hot enough! Place the chicken pieces in the skillet. After about 5 minutes, turn the chicken over. Let chicken fry for about 15 minutes or until the meat is cooked through and the juices run clear.

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  5. Enjoy!

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Editor’s Note

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories638
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
30g
38%
Saturated Fat
9g
45%
Cholesterol
177mg
59%
Sodium
960mg
42%
Total Carbohydrate
48g
17%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
7g
Protein
43g
85%
Vitamin C
2mg
2%
Calcium
203mg
16%
Iron
5mg
26%
Potassium
564mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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