Vickis Deep Fried Chicken Recipes

SOUTHERN STYLE DEEP-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium pan, place chicken and cover with milk. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight. This helps tenderize the meat, but is optional
• In a large saucepan over a medium-high heat, using tongs, transfer chicken into pot, then pour in the milk. Bring milk to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low allowing to simmer until the chicken is cooked through entirely, about 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the milk, and place on a rack to cool. Allow them to sit until warm about 15 minutes, and then pat dry using a kitchen towel.
• Heat vegetable shortening in a Dutch oven over high heat just until it's nearly at the smoking point around 325 degrees F.
• In a large zip-lock bag, add salt, flour, cayenne pepper, shake to combine.
• In a medium bowl, beat 1 egg.
• Place each piece of chicken, 1 at a time, in the bag and shake to coat the chicken. Then dip chicken into the egg to coat. Place the chicken back into the flour to coat for a second time. Repeat this method on remaining 3 pieces of chicken.
• Gently drop each piece of chicken into hot oil, allowing the skin to crisp and turn golden brown in color, about 1 minute per side. Remove from the oil and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately.

VICKI'S HUSH PUPPIES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, and onion. Blend in flour and cornmeal.
• Heat 2 inches of oil to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls in hot oil, and fry until golden brown. Cook in small batches to maintain oil temperature. Drain briefly on paper towels. Serve hot.

DEEP FRIED CHICKEN THIGHS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, add paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion granules, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
• Pat the chicken thighs dry then add the seasoning. Rub the seasoning in.If you have the time, put the chicken in the fridge to marinate for 2-12hours.
• In another bowl, add flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion granules, and salt. Mix till well combined.
• Put chicken thighs one at a time in the flour mix, and coat all sides with the flour mix. Repeat this process for all chicken thighs.
• Place a deep pot on the stove, add vegetable oil into the pot, and heat it to a temperature of 350F.Add in the chicken thighs and fry them till they are golden brown, skin crispy, and inside tender (this takes about 25-30 minutes).
• When cooked, remove the chicken thighs from the oil and put them on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

VICKI'S FAVORITE CHICKEN WITH GRAPES, COUSCOUS AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Trim tough ends of asparagus and save for soup. Place asparagus in a large bowl and toss with about 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of chopped thyme leaves and salt and pepper. Spread the asparagus out on a cookie sheet and roast 10 to 12 minutes until the asparagus is tender and crispy at the tips.
• Heat a large skillet over medium to medium high heat; add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, and 2 tablespoons butter to the pan. Place flour in a shallow dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper then dredge the tenders in flour and add it to the pan. Cook chicken 7 to 8 minutes until browned. Add wine and scrape up browned bits as wine cooks down and bubbles, 30 seconds. Add 1/2 cup stock to skillet. Combine cream and mustard and add to stock. Add grapes to the pan and turn chicken and grapes to coat and combine with the sauce. Simmer 5 minutes over low heat.
• Bring remaining 2 cups chicken stock and remaining tablespoon of fresh thyme to a boil in a small pot. Add couscous. Put a tight fitting lid on pot and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
• Serve tenders and grapes on couscous alongside asparagus.

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Take your cut up chicken pieces and skin them if you prefer. Put the flour in a large plastic bag (let the amount of chicken you are cooking dictate the amount of flour you use). Season the flour with paprika, salt and pepper to taste (paprika helps to brown the chicken).
• Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk then, a few at a time, put them in the bag with the flour, seal the bag and shake to coat well. Place the coated chicken on a cookie sheet or tray, and cover with a clean dish towel or waxed paper. LET SIT UNTIL THE FLOUR IS OF A PASTE-LIKE CONSISTENCY. THIS IS CRUCIAL!
• Fill a large skillet (cast iron is best) about 1/3 to 1/2 full with vegetable oil. Heat until VERY hot. Put in as many chicken pieces as the skillet can hold. Brown the chicken in HOT oil on both sides. When browned, reduce heat and cover skillet; let cook for 30 minutes (the chicken will be cooked through but not crispy). Remove cover, raise heat again and continue to fry until crispy.
• Drain the fried chicken on paper towels. Depending on how much chicken you have, you may have to fry in a few shifts. Keep the finished chicken in a slightly warm oven while preparing the rest.

VICKI'S DEEP FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a large bowl and cover with ice water. Add salt to ice water and mix together until salt is dissolved. Add more ice as needed. Chill in refrigerator overnight for best flavor. If in a hurry, chill at least for a couple of hours. The longer, the better. Heat oil in deep frying pan. Mix pepper with flour. Put flour mixture in a paper bag or large plastic bag. Coat chicken with flour by placing a couple of pieces of chicken at a time in the bag and shaking. Place flour-coated chicken in the hot oil to fry. Turn frequently to brown evenly. When the chicken pieces float to the top of the oil and are thoroughly brown, they are done.Spiced with More Tall Tales - Fish and Fowl

KENTUCKY DEEP FRYER FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Pre heat oil in deep fryer to 350°F.
• Mix all the ingredients except the oil, breadcrumbs, eggs, and chicken in a large bowl.
• Dip the chicken pieces in the egg and then turn them over in the breadcrumbs.
• Roll them in the spicy flour mixture.
• Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep fryer and drop the chicken pieces in, one at a time with tongs careful not to splash hot oil.
• Fry the chicken for 12 to 15 minutes, until it is golden brown and cooked through.
• Drain on racks for 5 minutes.

THE CRISPIEST FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Dry brine the chicken: In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon zest.
• Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel and season with the salt mixture, evenly coating each piece.
• Line a large resealable container with paper towels and add the seasoned chicken. Refrigerate uncovered for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
• 30 minutes before frying, remove the chicken from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature.
• Add the canola oil to a large Dutch oven and heat over medium heat until the temperature reaches 350°F (180°C). Place a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet and set nearby.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
• In a separate large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg whites, and vodka.
• Working with one piece at a time, coat the dry-brined chicken in the flour mixture, then in the buttermilk mixture, then again in the flour, shaking off any excess.
• Add 2-3 pieces of chicken to the hot oil and fry for 7-10 minutes, flipping once, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the exterior is golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil, transfer to the wire rack, and season with salt. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
• Enjoy!

VICKI'S DEEP FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place chicken in a large bowl and cover with ice water. Add salt to ice water and mix together until salt is dissolved. Add more ice as needed. Chill in refrigerator overnight for best flavor. If in a hurry, chill at least for a couple of hours. The longer, the better. Heat oil in deep frying pan. Mix pepper with flour. Put flour mixture in a paper bag or large plastic bag. Coat chicken with flour by placing a couple of pieces of chicken at a time in the bag and shaking. Place flour-coated chicken in the hot oil to fry. Turn frequently to brown evenly. When the chicken pieces float to the top of the oil and are thoroughly brown, they are done.Spiced with More Tall Tales - Fish and Fowl