Best 9 Southern Fried Chicken Parmesan Recipes

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Southern fried chicken parmesan is a hearty and delicious dish that combines the classic flavors of Italian and Southern cooking. With its crispy fried chicken, rich tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese, it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide to making the best southern fried chicken parmesan, along with tips for preparing and cooking the dish. We'll also discuss different variations on the classic recipe, such as using different types of cheese or adding vegetables to the sauce. So, whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, read on to learn how to make this classic dish!

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SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN PARM



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Provided by James Briscione

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon vinegar-based hot sauce
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Peanut or canola oil, for frying
1 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup grated mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Cut each chicken breast in half, and then pound to a thickness of 1/2-inch.
  • Combine the buttermilk, hot sauce and salt in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Add the chicken and turn to coat. The chicken may be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking.
  • For the dredge: On a rimmed baking sheet, mix the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and dried thyme. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk bath and press into the flour mixture to thoroughly coat each side. Leave them in the flour while the oil heats.
  • Fill a large oval Dutch oven with oil to a depth of 2 inches and heat the oil to 325 degrees F. Grab each piece of chicken and slap it back and forth between your hands a few times to knock off the excess flour before slipping it into the oil. Cook until golden brown, flipping once halfway through, 4 to 6 minutes. Carefully transfer to a cooling rack and rest for a minimum of 2 minutes.
  • While still on the cooling rack, top each of the chicken breasts with an equal amount of marinara sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan. Place the chicken underneath a broiler to melt the cheese, watching carefully. When the cheese is melted, serve immediately.

CLASSIC SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN



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This is a basic Southern fried chicken recipe and the only one you will ever need. Chicken pieces are fried to perfection with a seasoned flour coating.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups milk
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons salt (plus additional for sprinkling)
2 teaspoons black pepper
4 pounds chicken (bone-in, skin-on pieces)
3 cups vegetable oil (or amount needed for frying)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200 F and place a rack in a large baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the milk and eggs. Whisk to blend well.
  • In a large heavy-duty resealable plastic food storage bag, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons salt, and pepper. Seal and shake to combine.
  • Dip the chicken pieces in the milk and egg mixture and let excess drip off into the bowl. Set already dipped pieces aside on a plate until you have three or four.
  • Add the dipped chicken pieces to the bag of seasoned flour.
  • Seal the bag and shake well to coat the chicken pieces thoroughly.
  • Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
  • Heat the oil in a deep, heavy skillet to 350 F. While it's heating up, set aside a large serving plate lined with paper towels.
  • Fry the chicken, a few pieces at a time, for about 10 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Be careful not to put too many chicken pieces in at once-even if they can comfortably fit-since this will dramatically drop the temperature of the oil, affecting the crispness of the final product. Note that chicken breasts will take a little less time than dark meat pieces.
  • With a slotted spoon, move the done chicken pieces onto the paper towel-lined platter to drain. Sprinkle immediately with salt.
  • Transfer the drained and seasoned chicken to the prepared pan with a rack. Keep warm in the preheated oven while frying subsequent batches. Depending on the size of your pan, this recipe will require about 3 to 4 batches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1525 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 527 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 123 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 3575 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 82 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PARMESAN FRIED CHICKEN



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I came up with this recipe when my husband wanted fried chicken, but I wasn't in the mood for traditional. Now, he asks for this at least once a month. I usually serve it with a salad and garlic bread. It's delicious!

Provided by mommybusch

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup grated kraft parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 eggs
1 lb boneless chicken tenders
olive oil, to fry

Steps:

  • Pour olive oil into skillet and heat over medium heat.
  • Beat eggs lightly in a medium bowl.
  • Mix together parmesan cheese and garlic powder on a plate.
  • Dredge chicken in beaten egg.
  • Place chicken in cheese and garlic mixture and turn to coat thoroughly.
  • Pan-fry chicken in olive oil until lightly browned on both side and no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes per side.

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.

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN



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This recipe is originally from Alabama, and has been passed down for generations.

Provided by Cindy Garrick

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Roll in flour.
  • Add 1/2 to 3/4 inch oil to a large, heavy skillet. Heat to approximately 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place chicken pieces in hot oil. Cover, and fry until golden, turning once, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 32 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 93.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

FLAVORFUL SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN



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I found a recipe for fried chicken in a cookbook and I added my favorite spices to make it more flavorful.

Provided by KATY49201

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅔ cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ⅓ cups bread crumbs
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups milk
12 ounces chicken tenderloins
1 ½ cups vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a large plastic bag, combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, poultry seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Shake to mix.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until a drop of water evaporates immediately. Dip one piece of chicken at a time into the milk, and then place in the bag with the coating. Shake until fully coated. Place in the frying pan, and continue with remaining chicken.
  • Cook until the edges are browned, then flip and cook until browned on the other side. If some chicken is done sooner, keep on a paper towel lined plate in a warm oven, so that the chicken is all still warm at serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 841.5 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

REAL SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN



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As a Yankee originally from Vermont, I didn't know one fried chicken from another. They all seemed pretty much the same to me. Tasting the Southern version opened my eyes! A side of hot biscuits served with butter and honey is practically mandatory. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups buttermilk, divided
3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
Oil for deep-fat frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk 2 cups buttermilk, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Meanwhile, place remaining buttermilk in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and remaining salt and pepper. Place half of flour mixture in another shallow bowl (for a second coat of breading). Drain chicken, discarding marinade; pat chicken dry. Dip in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in buttermilk, allowing excess to drain off. For the second coat of breading, dip chicken in remaining flour mixture, patting to help coating adhere., Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 calories, Fat 39g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN PARMESAN



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Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk together the buttermilk, red pepper flakes and 1 tablespoon salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours up to overnight.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with a cooling rack. Add enough vegetable oil to a large Dutch oven or pot, fitted with a deep fry thermometer, so that it is filled a little less than halfway. Heat over medium heat until 350 degrees F.Meanwhile, bring another large pot of salted water to a boil. Whisk together the flour, Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in a large bowl.Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, one piece at a time, letting the excess drip off and drop into the flour. Rotate and toss chicken in the flour until completely coated. Add the breaded chicken to the oil in batches of 2 to 3 pieces. Fry until light golden brown on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side, then remove to the prepared rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Top each piece of chicken with 2 tablespoons of the sauce, a slice of mozzarella and some Parmesan. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F, about 25 minutes.Meanwhile, add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Heat the marinara in a small saucepan.Pour 1 1/2 cups warm marinara onto the bottom of a serving platter. Transfer the chicken to the platter. Serve with the pasta topped with the remaining sauce, a sprinkle of Parmesan and a basil leaf.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.

Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 390

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN



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Thanks Paula Deen (FoodTV) for the best fried chicken I have ever made! It has a nice, savory flavor and a coating that has just the right amount of crispiness. It was a good thing I had an extra cut-up chicken in the refrigerator because my family was begging for it again the next day. Although it calls for what seems like a lot of hot pepper sauce, it isn't any spicier than Jack-In-the Box's Spicy Crispy Chicken--you can take it!! FYI I made this using 10 pounds of wings--enough of the hot sauce/egg mixture to cover, but you will need to double flour mixture if you want to do this much. I'm not saying it tastes like KFC--only that you won't be doing business with them anymore.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs cut-up chicken
4 eggs
1/3 cup water
1 cup hot sauce (I use Louisiana Hot Sauce, Tabasco might be hotter)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat peanut oil in a large deep pot to 350°F (do not fill more than half full--you don't want a hot-oil spill-over accident!).
  • For sauce mixture: in a medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs with the water.
  • Add hot sauce and whisk together well.
  • Pour this mixture into a large plastic zip-top bag.
  • For seasoning mixture: In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
  • For dredging mixture: In a another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • Rinse and pat dry chicken pieces with a paper towel.
  • Cut breast pieces in half across ribs.
  • Sprinkle chicken generously on both sides with seasoning blend.
  • Drop a few chicken pieces of chicken into bag of sauce mixture and squish around to coat thoroughly.
  • One piece at a time, roll chicken in flour mixture and drop into hot oil.
  • Don't crowd chicken pieces--I cook about half the chicken at a time.
  • Fry chicken until brown and crisp.
  • Drain on paper toweling.
  • Dark meat will take about 14 minutes, white meat about 10 minutes.
  • Remember smaller pieces cook faster than the larger ones.
  • You can check for doneness by piercing to the bone in the thickest part with a fork.
  • If the juices run clear, it is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 797, Fat 39.8, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 356.1, Sodium 3012.2, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 55.3

Tips:

  • Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before breading them. This will help them develop a flavorful crust.
  • Use a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning to bread the chicken breasts. This will give them a crispy, golden-brown coating.
  • Shallow fry the chicken breasts in a large skillet over medium heat. This will help them cook evenly without burning.
  • Serve the chicken breasts with your favorite pasta sauce and toppings, such as mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and basil.

Conclusion:

Southern-fried chicken parmesan is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give southern-fried chicken parmesan a try!

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