GRAM'S FRIED CHICKEN
As a boy, I wolfed down my grandmother's fried chicken. I never knew how she made it, but my recipe using potato flakes is crispy close. -David Nelson, Lincolnton, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. In another shallow bowl, toss potato flakes with seasonings. Remove half of the potato mixture and reserve (for a second coat of breading)., Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then in potato mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Arrange chicken in an even layer on a large plate. Cover and refrigerate chicken and remaining egg mixture 1 hour. Discard remaining used potato mixture., In a 12-in. cast-iron or other deep skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil over medium heat to 350°. For the second coat of breading, dip chicken in remaining egg mixture, then in unused potato mixture; pat to coat. Fry chicken 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and chicken is no longer pink. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 28g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
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Natnael behaylu
[email protected]This is my go-to fried chicken recipe. It's always a crowd pleaser.
Ethan Van j
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit!
Abhishek Subedi
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
emad Alkalade
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my chicken didn't turn out crispy.
musab mohiuddin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly.
Gerberos2000
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry.
Hassan Baari
[email protected]I substituted thighs for breasts and it turned out great.
AkemiHikari
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Emma Carroll
[email protected]The chicken was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still delicious.
Kwanele Dlamini
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses buttermilk. It makes the chicken extra tender.
Ggh4yh Hgfe
[email protected]This recipe was so easy to follow and the chicken turned out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Irfan jele Irfan jele
[email protected]Best fried chicken recipe ever!