BEST SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

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Here's a traditional southern fried chicken recipe. My husband is a ham radio operator and we've shared this recipe with folks from all over the world. -Jo Ruh, Covington, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 3-1/2 pounds each), cut up
1 cup canola oil
MILK GRAVY:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/8 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
Fresh oregano, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. In another bowl, combine flour and seasonings. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then in flour mixture. , In a large skillet; brown chicken in oil on both sides. Cover and cook the chicken over low heat for 45 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from the skillet; keep warm. Reserve 1/4 cup drippings in skillet. , For gravy, stir in the flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until browned. Combine milk and water; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add browning sauce if desired. Serve with chicken. Garnish with oregano if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551 calories, Fat 40g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Rosie Sanchez
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This fried chicken is the best I've ever had. It's so crispy and juicy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


CHOTU Ff
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This fried chicken is the best! It's so easy to make, and the results are always perfect. I've made it for my family and friends several times, and they always rave about it. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.


sonko ansu
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I've made this fried chicken several times now, and it's always a hit! The chicken is so crispy and juicy, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.


Atif NooR
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This fried chicken is so good! The breading is so crispy and flavorful, and the chicken is so juicy and tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Daniel Ftv
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I made this fried chicken for my family last night, and they loved it! The chicken was so crispy and juicy, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Jermaine Doss
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This fried chicken is amazing! The breading is so flavorful and crispy, and the chicken is so juicy and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Isrealla Doklah
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This fried chicken is the best I've ever had. It's so crispy and juicy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Helen Niguse
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This fried chicken is the best! It's so easy to make, and the results are always perfect. I've made it for my family and friends several times, and they always rave about it. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.


Kyfig 43
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I've made this fried chicken several times now, and it's always a hit! The chicken is so crispy and juicy, and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.


Garima Acharya
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This fried chicken is so good! The breading is so crispy and flavorful, and the chicken is so juicy and tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Naina Rai
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I made this fried chicken for my family last night, and they loved it! The chicken was so crispy and juicy, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Rojina Soltani
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This fried chicken is amazing! The breading is so flavorful and crispy, and the chicken is so juicy and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Stella Manuel
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I've tried many fried chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make, and the results are always perfect. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.


Tootowaloodi Derrick
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This fried chicken is the best I've ever had! It's so crispy and juicy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.