BEST SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

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Here's a traditional southern fried chicken recipe. My husband is a ham radio operator and we've shared this recipe with folks from all over the world. -Jo Ruh, Covington, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 3-1/2 pounds each), cut up
1 cup canola oil
MILK GRAVY:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/8 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
Fresh oregano, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. In another bowl, combine flour and seasonings. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then in flour mixture. , In a large skillet; brown chicken in oil on both sides. Cover and cook the chicken over low heat for 45 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from the skillet; keep warm. Reserve 1/4 cup drippings in skillet. , For gravy, stir in the flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until browned. Combine milk and water; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add browning sauce if desired. Serve with chicken. Garnish with oregano if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 40g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Wiktoria Okoroafor
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This fried chicken is amazing! I've made it several times, and it's always a hit. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the breading is crispy and delicious. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Charith Maduranga
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I love this fried chicken recipe. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the breading is crispy and flavorful.


Allen Boois
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This fried chicken is a hit with my family. I make it all the time, and they always ask for more. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Gqobisa Miletwe
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best fried chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful, and the breading is crispy and delicious.


Thomas Andrew
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This fried chicken is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it cook. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the breading is always crispy.


German Vicente pascual
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I've tried this recipe a few times now, and it always turns out great. The chicken is always cooked evenly, and the breading is always crispy. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Muslima Begum
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This fried chicken is the perfect comfort food. It's crispy, juicy, and flavorful. I love serving it with mashed potatoes and gravy.


Md Toriqul
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I'm not a huge fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good! The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the breading is flavorful and crispy.


Jankaari Chennal
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I made this fried chicken for my family last night, and they loved it! My kids even asked for seconds. It's definitely a keeper recipe.


Sita Sunar
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This fried chicken is amazing! It's so crispy and juicy, and the flavor is out of this world. I've tried a lot of fried chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best.