PIGEON RIVER CHICKEN

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For a picnic on the Pigeon River, we made chicken marinated in yogurt with a touch of cayenne. It's delectable warm or cold. -Lib Jicha, Waynesville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups plain yogurt
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
3 teaspoons salt
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 4 pounds each), cut up
COATING:
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons paprika
4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, pepper sauce and 3 teaspoons salt. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In a shallow bowl, mix flour and seasonings. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time, and toss to coat; shake off excess. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. pan; let stand 20 minutes., In a Dutch oven or other deep skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil over medium heat to 350°. Fry chicken, uncovered, until coating is dark golden brown and meat is no longer pink, 7-8 minutes per side, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608 calories, Fat 42g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 1031mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.

Yarta D. Momo
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy and sweet. I highly recommend this recipe!


Saifullahi Ismail
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Wll Comon
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with a rotisserie chicken and it turned out great. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was moist and tender.


Shah Shyem
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


arafat pro
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is tangy and sweet. I highly recommend this recipe!


sana jamali
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Hgfgjk
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with a rotisserie chicken and it turned out great. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was moist and tender.


Nathan Glastetter
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kiefer Swistak
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the sauce is lip-smacking good.


gost gamer
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Shahroz khan
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Rabiu Gbemisola
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Sonjit Sanjida
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This is a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again soon.