Nans buttermilk cornmeal fried chicken is not simply a meal but an experience in itself, offering a perfect blend of flavors, texture, and crunch. This delightful dish features succulent chicken pieces coated in a flavorful buttermilk and cornmeal batter, then fried to golden perfection. The result is a crispy exterior and a moist, juicy interior, delivering an explosion of taste with every bite. Whether you're looking for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests, nans buttermilk cornmeal fried chicken is guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary journey with this irresistible recipe.
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FRIED CHICKEN WITH CORNMEAL
Provided by Linda Wells
Categories dinner, main course
Time 3h30m
Yield Eight to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Trim the chickens of as much obvious fat as possible.
- In a large shallow pan, stir together the lemon juice, kosher salt and hot sauce. Add the chicken pieces to the mixture and marinate, refrigerated, for at least two hours. Turn the chicken at least three times during the marination.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- In a doubled-up, large paper bag, mix together the cornmeal and salt. Put three or four pieces of chicken in the bag and shake until they are completely coated. Remove to a platter and continue until all the pieces are coated. Shake off excess cornmeal.
- In a large, oblong, deep roasting pan, pour in a half inch of vegetable oil. Put the pan in the preheated oven. After about 15 minutes, when the oil is hot, use tongs to gently place the chicken pieces in the pan, being careful not to crowd them. Cook on one side, about 15 to 20 minutes. Then turn on the other side and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes. Make sure that the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Repeat this step, frying batches, until all the chicken is cooked.
- Transfer the chicken to a large platter and keep warm in a 250-degree oven. Before serving, sprinkle with fresh, chopped marjoram. Decorate the platter with sprigs of rosemary and thin slices of lemon.
CORNMEAL BATTERED FRIED CHICKEN
Make and share this Cornmeal Battered Fried Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash the chicken and in large saucepan. Cover the chicken with slightly salted water and bring to a boil. After it boils, reduce the heat and cover and simmer for 20 minutes. (the boiling is done to almost cook the chicken so the cornmeal does not burn).
- Drain the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
- For the batter: Combine all the dry ingredients in a medium bowl; mix well. Add the egg, milk, and oil to the flour mixture; mix well until smooth.
- Heat oil for frying to 365°F.
- Dip the chicken pieces one at a time in the batter and gently shake off the excess batter. Carefully lower into hot oil.
- Fry 2 to 3 pieces at a time for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden, turning only once.
- Carefully remove and drain on paper towels, or paper bag.
- Keep warm while frying the remaining chicken.
CORNMEAL OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN
This cornmeal fried chicken dish perks up the dinner table. Its flavorful cornmeal/bread-crumb coating is a good variation form the usual. -Deborah Williams, Peoria, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large shallow dish, combine the first 9 ingredients. Place the buttermilk in a shallow bowl. Dip chicken in buttermilk, then dip in bread crumb mixture, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. , Place in a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes; drizzle with butter. Bake until juices run clear, 30-40 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic exchanges
CORNMEAL-CRUSTED OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN
Steps:
- In a large bowl whisk together the buttermilk, the zest, the lemon juice, the oil, the shallots, the thyme, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1 teaspoon of the cayenne, add the chicken, stirring to coat it with the marinade, and let it marinate, covered and chilled, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. In another large bowl combine the cornmeal, the bread crumbs, the Parmesan, the parsley, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, the paprika, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cayenne. Remove the chicken from the marinade with a slotted spoon, letting the excess marinade drip off, dip it in the egg wash, and dredge it in the cornmeal mixture, shaking off the excess. Arrange the chicken in one layer on a rack and let it dry for 30 minutes. (The chicken may be prepared up to this point 6 hours in advance and kept covered loosely and chilled.) Arrange the chicken, skin side up, in one layer in a lightly oiled jelly-roll pan, drizzling the butter over it, and bake it in the middle of the oven for 35 minutes, or until it is crisp and golden. Transfer the chicken to paper towels to drain. Serve the chicken warm or at room temperature.
CHEF JOHN'S BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
I love the tangy tenderization that the buttermilk provides. After the buttermilk soak, dredge the chicken pieces in seasoned flour, and fry them in hot oil until crisp and cooked.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 6h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Toss together chicken pieces, black pepper, salt, paprika, rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, white pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl to coat.
- Stir in buttermilk until chicken is coated. Refrigerate for 6 hours.
- Combine flour, salt, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, white pepper, and onion powder in a large shallow dish.
- Remove chicken from the buttermilk and dredge each piece in the seasoned flour. Shake off any excess and transfer to a plate.
- Heat peanut oil in a large Dutch oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add all the chicken to the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
- Turn chicken pieces and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the oil and transfer to a cooling rack set over a paper towel lined baking sheet. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1261.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 179 mg, Fat 85 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 66 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 1443.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
SOUTHERN-STYLE BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
This is a down home recipe that I have used for years, and thought I would share it! The buttermilk marinade is terrific and is such a comfort food. However this is not a recipe that can be done quickly, but the wait is WELL worth it!
Provided by pinkchef
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together buttermilk, mustard, salt and pepper, and cayenne in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken pieces, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 8 hours.
- When you are ready to cook the chicken, combine the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and onion powder in the other plastic bag. Shake to mix thoroughly. Transfer one marinated chicken piece at a time into the dry ingredient bag, and shake well to ensure complete coverage. After all chicken pieces are coated, repeat the process by dipping them in the buttermilk marinade and shaking in the dry coating again.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, making sure not to burn the oil. When oil is hot, fry chicken in batches until golden brown and juices run clear, turning chicken to brown evenly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 650.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
CORNMEAL-CRUSTED OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN
This has a really nice crispy, flavorful crust...it originated from Gourmet Magazine...enjoy! Cooking time does not include marinating time...
Provided by teresas
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl whisk, together buttermilk, lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, shallots, thyme, 1 tsp of the salt, and 1 tsp of the cayenne, add the chicken, stirring to coat it with the marinade, and let it marinate, covered and chilled, stirring occasionally for 3 hours or overnight. (I put everything in a large zip lock bag.).
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a separate bowl, make the egg wash by mixing together the eggs, water and 1 tbl lemon juice.
- In another large bowl combine the cornmeal, bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, remaining 1 tsp salt, paprika and the remaining 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper. (I put everything in a large zip lock bag, and coat the pieces two at a time.).
- Remove the chicken from the marinade with a slotted spoon, letting the excess marinade drip off, dip it in the egg wash, and dredge it in the cornmeal mixture, shaking off the excess.
- Arrange the chicken in a one layer onto a rack and let it dry for 30 minutes.
- (The chicken may be prepared up to this point 6 hours in advance and kept covered loosely and chilled.).
- Arrange the chicken, skin side up, in one layer in a lightly oiled jelly-roll pan, drizzling the butter over it, and bake it in the middle of the oven for 35-45 minutes, or until it is done and crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1143.5, Fat 79.5, SaturatedFat 24.4, Cholesterol 378.4, Sodium 1658.6, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 74
Tips:
- To achieve a crispy crust on your fried chicken, ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken pieces. The ideal temperature is between 350°F and 375°F.
- Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or a deep fryer for the best results. These cooking vessels maintain a consistent temperature and help achieve an evenly cooked chicken.
- Buttermilk tenderizes the chicken, making it succulent and juicy. Allow the chicken to marinate in the buttermilk mixture for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours for maximum flavor.
- The combination of cornmeal and flour in the coating creates a crispy and flavorful crust. Make sure to coat the chicken pieces evenly in the mixture.
- Fry the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. This ensures that each piece cooks evenly and doesn't become soggy.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F before removing it from the oil. This ensures that the chicken is cooked thoroughly and safely.
- Serve the fried chicken hot with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or mac and cheese.
Conclusion:
Nan's Buttermilk Cornmeal Fried Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines the flavors of buttermilk and cornmeal to create a crispy and flavorful crust. By following the tips and tricks mentioned above, you can easily prepare this delicious dish at home and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills. So go ahead, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more!
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