DEEP-FRIED CHICKEN WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE GRITS

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Deep-Fried Chicken with Cheddar Cheese Grits image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups canola oil
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 (10-ounce) box fish fry mix (recommended: McCormick)
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup instant grits
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Fill a large heavy-bottomed high-sided skillet with enough oil to come 1/3 of the way up the sides. Place over medium heat.
  • Set up a breading station by whisking together the eggs, buttermilk and hot sauce in 1 pie plate or baking dish, and stirring together the fish fry mix and Cajun seasoning in another. Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, and then press into the fish fry mixture, making sure it gets completely coated. Set aside while the oil is heating.
  • When the oil reaches about 365 degrees F, carefully place the chicken into the oil. Fry in 2 batches so that the pot does not get overcrowded. Fry until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on a tray lined with paper towels.
  • For the grits: In medium pot, heat the milk to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the butter. Whisk in the grits and continue to whisk until thickened. Mix in 1/2 cup cheese and continue to stir until the cheese is melted and incorporated. Remove from the heat, sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon of the remaining cheese and serve along with the fried chicken.

Byaruhanga Muswawiru
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This recipe was a hit! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. Even my picky kids loved it.


Rana AliSher
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The chicken was a bit bland, but the grits were really good. I would try this recipe again with a different seasoning for the chicken.


Design House
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the grits were creamy and flavorful.


Manish Mishra
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Loved this recipe! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. Will definitely make this again.


Jose Medina
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This recipe was a disappointment. The chicken was soggy and the grits were lumpy.


Sanvi Pulami
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the grits were really good. Overall, a decent recipe.


AliRaza Raja
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Great recipe! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. Will definitely make this again.


Rodrigo Rodgers
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This is my new go-to recipe for fried chicken and grits. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The grits were creamy and cheesy. Perfection!


King Debil
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Not a fan of this recipe. The chicken was dry and the grits were bland.


Kachala6 Kiwanga
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Easy to follow recipe and the results were amazing. The chicken was crispy and moist, and the grits were creamy and flavorful.


kigula Alex
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Wow! This dish is pure comfort food. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the grits were creamy and cheesy. Loved it!


Terell Vega
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The chicken was a bit bland. Maybe I didn't season it enough. But the grits were really good.


OZURUIGBO TOCHUKWU
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the grits were cheesy and creamy. Will definitely make this again.


blue creeper919
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Followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly crispy. The grits were creamy and cheesy. A keeper!


unique pun
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Absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. Will definitely be making this again.


Helen Shiferaw
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the grits were amazing! Will definitely try this recipe again but with a few tweaks.


Jair Samangoen
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Tried this recipe for a family dinner and it was a hit! Everyone loved the crispy chicken and cheesy grits. Even my picky kids ate it up.


Hiba Sagheer
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OMG! This dish was seriously finger-licking good! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the cheddar cheese grits were ooey-gooey and cheesy. A match made in heaven!