Grandmother Paul's Fried Chicken

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's PartyEpisode: Paula's Drive-Through

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RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(22)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 2 hr 30 min

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Ingredients

Salt and pepper, for seasoning chicken
1 (2 1/2 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
Peanut oil, for frying
3 eggs
1/3 cup water
2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Season the chicken pieces well with salt and pepper and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.

Heat peanut oil in a cast iron skillet to 350 degrees F.

Beat eggs and water in a small bowl. In a shallow bowl, season flour with pepper. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture and then coat well in flour mixture. Carefully add to oil, in batches if necessary, place lid on top of skillet, and fry until brown and crisp. Remember that dark meat requires a longer cooking time (about 13 to 14 minutes, compared to 8 to 10 minutes for white meat.)

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recipe Grandmother Paul's Fried Chicken
Jim Seneca, IL 05-11-2009
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Outstanding simple and quick
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Grandson loves it. Cut chicken into 3/8" strips, cooks in 5-6 minutes. Made sauce mixing honey with a little mustard.
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Teresa Arlington, TX 04-20-2009
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I worked at KFC as a teenager
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

And this is the best, easiest, fried chicken recipe...better than KFC. I can't tell you how many times I tried to make fried... chicken and it turned out horrible! Not with this recipe, great every time. Easy to add other flavors to change it up. Read more
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Courtney Gunnison, CO 06-05-2008
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AWSOMELY GOOD
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have been a fan of Paula Deen's forever but this is the first time that I tried Grandmother Paul's Fried Chicken and it... turned out excellant. I had family over and they asked how I cooked it and I didnt want to tell them...my little secret...besides I like being envied for my food dishes. Although this one isnt mine I am going to treasure it forever!Read more
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Latasha Minot AFB, ND 03-28-2008
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Southern Heartattack
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Paula this recipe was simple and the devil to heart. I added a little butter milk to my batter and followed the rest of the... recipe and my family love it, especially been served with collards and hot water cornbread. Thank Paul'sRead more
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Anonymous 01-23-2008
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"Best-Ever" Fried Chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the best fried chicken I've ever had. I made it with boneless, skinless chicken breasts (the only thing my husband... will eat) and it turned out great. I didn't have to change a thing.Read more
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Sherry Gulfport, MS 09-02-2007
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Slim it down
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

In an effort to slim down this recipe, I used skinless breasts and eggbeaters to replace the eggs. When using eggbeaters,... you don't add the 1/3 cup water. Also important to get the peanut oil up to temperature before adding the chicken - this leaves the finished product almost grease free. It was outstanding!Read more