In the realm of culinary delights, nothing captures the essence of Americana quite like a crispy, golden-brown fried chicken. This iconic dish has been a beloved staple of countless family gatherings, picnics, and celebrations throughout the ages. Whether you prefer a classic Southern-style fried chicken with its juicy, well-seasoned meat and perfect crunch, or a more contemporary take that incorporates unique flavors and cooking techniques, there's an all-American fried chicken recipe out there to satisfy every palate. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes for this quintessential American comfort food.
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ALL AMERICAN CHICKEN FRIED STEAK WITH CREAM GRAVY
This recipe steals a technique from fried chicken recipes to come up with a coating for the steaks that stays crispy! Adapted from America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Steak
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Steak:.
- Adjust an oven rack to middle postiton in oven and heat oven to 200*F. Toss the flour, 1 tbls. salt, 1 teaspoons pepper and cayene together in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, beat the buttermilk, egg, baking powder, and baking soda together(it will get foamy).
- Pat the steaks dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper. Dredge the steaks through the flour, then coat with buttermilk mixture, then coat again with the flour. Lay the battered steaks on a wire rack.
- Pour the oil into a large large Dutch oven or pan until measures 1". Heat the oil over medium high heat until it reaches 375*. Fry 3 of the steaks until deep golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Return the oil to 375*. and repeat with the remaining steaks. Move the steaks to a clean wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in the oven.
- Gravy:.
- Carefully strain the hot oill through a fine meshed strainer into a medium pot. Return any broened bits from the strainer along with 2 tbls. of the frying oil to the Dutch oven.
- Return the Dutch oven to medium heat until the oil is shimmering. Add the onion and thyme and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in the broth, scraping up any browned bits. Whisk in the milk, salt, pepper, and cayenne and simmer until the gravy has thickened, about 5 minutes. Spoon the gravvy over the steaks before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1617.3, Fat 149.9, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 610.3, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 7.1, Protein 12.5
GREAT ALL-AMERICAN FRIED CHICKEN
My recipe for a real crowd-pleasing fried chicken made with corn flour (masa harina). PLEASE NOTE: The Nutritional Information listing here is inaccurate -- since only a fraction of flour and salt actually end up in the finished product. So be aware -- the suggested sodium, sugar, carbohydrate and calorie levels are ridiculously exaggerated!
Provided by The Spice Guru
Categories Chicken
Time P1DT2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- NOTE: USE ONLY LAWRY'S SEASONED SALT, OR PREPARE MY Recipe #425753. TO MAKE CORNFLOUR, FINELY GRIND CORN MEAL IN A CLEAN SPICE MILL OR COFFEE GRINDER TO YIELD 2 TABLESPOONS.
- MODERATELY season chicken with salt and freshly ground pepper; RUB seasoning well into chicken.
- IN a large bowl add the BREADING ingredients except the flour and cornstarch; COMBINE ingredients well using a whisk; ADD the flour and cornstarch; WHISK well until mixture is thoroughly blended.
- IN a medium to large bowl, beat 4 large eggs; ADD the chicken pieces and turn to coat well; TRANSFER a few pieces chicken at a time into the breading container; ROLL chicken in breading until well-coated; GENTLY shake excess breading from chicken; PLACE breaded chicken on a platter and repeat procedures with remaining chicken; LET chicken rest a few minutes to absorb breading.
- ADD the manufacturer's recommended amount frying oil for deep-frying; PLACE deep-fryer basket into place in deep-fryer; PREHEAT fryer to 315°F (or preheat enough fat to immerse chicken completely in deep heavy stovetop pot between 315°F to 325°F, using a standard deep-fryer thermometer to gauge).
- CAREFULLY drop each piece breaded chicken one at a time, gently into the deep-fryer basket without crowding (if a standard size home fryer is used, add no more than 2-3 pieces at a time); (if stovetop frying, gently place breaded chicken pieces into hot oil using tongs, turning once halfway through frying duration).
- FRY chicken between 15-18 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked, depending on chicken portions/sizes (juices should run clear when chicken is done); BLOT chicken lightly to absorb excess oil.
- MAINTAIN frying fat temperature for each new batch and repeat the same cooking/steaming procedures for the remaining chicken.
- REHEAT chicken before serving, on grill-inserted broiler pan(s) in a preheated oven until warmed (keep oven temperature at 170°F (do not keep chicken in oven over 25 minutes, since it will lose moisture and flavor at that point).
- SERVE and enjoy!
ALL AMERICAN FRIED CHICKEN
Steps:
- 1 Season the chicken with salt (optional) and freshly ground black pepper. Combine the eggs and egg whites in a bowl. 2 Dip the chicken into the finely chopped nuts and coat. 3 Next, dip the chicken into the beaten egg mixture, and then into the coarsely ground nuts, coating evenly. 4 Fry the chicken on medium heat until golden brown, approximately 4 minutes per side. 5 When removing the chicken, handle with care, and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil. 6 Season with salt (optional) and pepper to taste, and serve.
ALL AMERICAN FRIED CHICKEN
This awesome recipe comes from dLife.com Source: Chef Franklin Becker *Boneless chicken breast coated in pecans & lightly fried. *Nutrition Facts: *Makes 4 servings *Amount Per Serving: *Calories 338.1 *Total Carbs 2.4 g *Dietary Fiber 1.4 g *Sugars 0.9 g *Total Fat 20.5 g *Saturated Fat 2.2 g *Unsaturated Fat 18.3...
Provided by penny jordan
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Season the chicken with salt (optional) and freshly ground black pepper. Combine the eggs and egg whites in a bowl. Dip the chicken into the finely chopped nuts and coat. Next, dip the chicken into the beaten egg mixture, and then into the coarsely ground nuts, coating evenly. Fry the chicken on medium heat until golden brown, approximately 4 minutes per side. When removing the chicken, handle with care, and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Season with salt (optional) and pepper to taste, and serve. Additional Information: Filberts or blanched almonds can be substituted for the pecans. (I used walnuts).
Tips for Making the Best All-American Fried Chicken:
- Use a good quality chicken. Choose a chicken that is free-range and organic, if possible. This will ensure that the chicken has a good flavor and is tender.
- Season the chicken well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika to season the chicken. This will help to give the chicken a delicious flavor.
- Use a light coating of flour. Dredge the chicken in a light coating of flour before frying. This will help to create a crispy crust.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil. Heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit before frying the chicken. This will help to ensure that the chicken cooks evenly.
- Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry the chicken in batches so that the pieces do not overcrowd the pan. This will help to ensure that the chicken cooks evenly.
- Cook the chicken until it is golden brown. Fry the chicken for 10-12 minutes, or until it is golden brown and cooked through. Serve the chicken immediately with your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
All-American fried chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make the best all-American fried chicken that your family and friends will love. So what are you waiting for? Get cooking!
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