fried chicken - crispy
This is my favorite Fried Chicken. Crispy on the outside, tender juicy on the inside. It's not a heavy coating. It doesn't take long to cook when using thin boneless chicken breasts or cut into tenders. Yum! This was supper at my house. Enjoy!!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 - (6oz) boneless,skinless chicken breasts - make sure all are about the same thickness; if not pound out so that they all cook roughly the same amount of time.
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup cornmeal, i use yellow
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 large egg, beaten
- CRISCO VEGETABLE OIL FOR FRYING
How To Make fried chicken - crispy
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Step 1Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towel. -
Step 2Combine corn meal, flour, salt, paprika, onion powder and pepper in a shallow dish; mix well. Combine egg and water in another shallow dish.
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Step 3Dip the chicken in the egg mixture.
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Step 4Now coat with the cornmeal mixture.
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Step 5Pour enough oil to meausre about a 1/4 inch in a heavy skillet, I use a cast iron skillet. You could also use an electric skillet. Heat oil to 365ºF in electric skillet or on medium heat in large heavy skillet.
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Step 6Now fry the chicken 5 to 8 minutes on each side, until well-browned and internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Drain on paper towels and serve, or if not finished cooking all of the chicken; place the cooked chicken on a bakers rack, and place inside a 200 degree oven to keep warm. Enjoy!!
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