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Dixie Fried Chicken

Source of Recipe


From "Gooseberry Patch Family Favorite Recipes"



List of Ingredients



• 2½- to 3-pound broiler-fryer, cut up (or 2½ pounds assorted chicken pieces)
  
• ½ tsp salt
  
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 tsp ground red pepper
  
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
  
• 1/3 cup milk
  
• Vegetable oil
  
• .
  
• -- Cream Gravy --
  
• ¼ cup reserved pan drippings
  
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  
• 2½ to 3 cups hot milk
  
• ½ tsp salt
  
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  
• Dash of ground red pepper
  






Instructions



1. Season chicken with salt and black pepper. Combine flour and red pepper; set aside. Combine egg and milk; dip chicken in egg mixture and dredge in flour mixture, coating chicken well. Pour oil to a depth of 1 inch in a heavy 10- to 12-inch skillet; heat oil to 350° F.
   
   
2. Fry chicken in hot oil over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden, turning occasionally. Remove small pieces earlier, if necessary, to prevent overbrowning. Drain chicken on paper towels, reserving ¼ cup drippings in skillet for Cream Gravy.
   
   
3. Cream Gravy:
   Heat pan drippings in skillet over medium heat. Add flour, stirring until browned. Gradually add hot milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly. Add salt, black pepper, and red pepper.
   
   Serve hot, with fried chicken.