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07/06/2011 National Fried Chicken Day Crispy Fried Chicken

Source of Recipe

Taste Of Home


Recipe Introduction

National Fried Chicken Day is day to enjoy crisp and tasty, finger licking good fried chicken. Fried chicken is one of America's favorite meals. Sure, we all know that fried foods are not good for us. But, fried chicken tastes ohhhhh so good. We just can't resist having it on a regular basis. There's just one thing you need to do celebrate this day: Eat some fried chicken. You can have it for lunch, dinner or cold leftovers as a snack. Better still, have it for lunch, dinner, AND for a snack. Holiday Insights

List of Ingredients

HOME COOKIN’ 07/06/2011 National Fried Chicken Day Crispy Fried Chicken



Crispy Fried Chicken


1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1/4 cup water
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 4 pounds each), cut up
Oil for deep-fat frying


Recipe



In a large re-sealable plastic bag, combine the flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, salt, paprika, oregano, sage and pepper. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and water. Dip chicken in egg mixture; place in the bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.

In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, for 3-5 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy.

Place in two ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is tender and juices run clear. Yield: 12 servings.