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Southern-style Fried Chicken
Southern-style Fried Chicken
"Every Southern cook has their secret weapon in terms of creating the best Southern-Style Fried Chicken. There are so many recipes for fried chicken. Different cooks have different variations, with many being passed down through generations. The secret for the juicylicious and crunchylicious chicken lies in the frying! Do not overcrowd the pan while frying so that the temperature of oil won’t go down. This recipe is the elevated version of classic crunchy southern-style fried chicken where dried herbs were added to create the perfect seasoning. But you can also add finely chopped fresh herbs such as tarragon, sage and rosemary"
NotesThis recipe is the elevated version of classic crunchy southern-style fried chicken where dried herbs were added to create the perfect seasoning. But you can also add finely chopped fresh herbs such as tarragon, sage and rosemary. Serve it with these herby potatoes and this fresh orange salad to make a complete meal.
Serves4
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time15 min
Cooking MethodSkillet
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup hot red pepper sauce
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 15 ounces chicken thighs
- 18 ounces Vegetable oil
- 1 cup salt
- 1 cup garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons ground chipotle peppers
- 1 teaspoon ground dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
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In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the water.
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Add hot sauce to the egg mixture.
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In another bowl, combine flour and black pepper.
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Season the chicken thighs with salt, garlic powder chipotle peppers, dried oregano, and thyme and, ground dried basil.
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Let it sit for 3 minutes.
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Dip the chicken into the egg, and then coat well with flour mixture.
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Fry until golden brown.
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Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and a bottle of white wine.
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