Photo: Grandmother Paul's Fried Chicken Recipe
My grandmother Paul always said to season chicken and return it to the refrigerator and let it sit as long as time permits, at least two to three hours. And always use small chickens.
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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By dpbear
Dana Point, Cal...
on October 10, 2010
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I make this regulary it is Fantastic. I also change it up using Paula's Other Recipes. I like to Season it like Grandmother Paul's and also use a Buttermilk Hot Pepper soak before Frying.
I Love Paula Dean She Rocks! Brings back lots of Childhood memories of Tennessee, Good Ole Southern Cooking.
By beam1940_10996249
on August 01, 2010
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Oh, yes it is!! My sister and I decided to replicate one of our mom's meals and I went to Paula for assistance. My sister kept saying, "Promise it will be like mommie's? and I said, "Trust me" Perfect! It was so easy to follow the recipe and although we fried the chicken a bit longer, it was all we could hope it would be. Just so savory and tender. Served with mashed potatoes and peas,,,we shared childhood stories and ate ALL the chicken!
By novia1
Linesville, PA
on December 09, 2009
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This chicken is a big thumbs up, My hubby wants it again next week. Thanks for this great recipe, I am a big fan of yours so I knew in advance that this was going to be a winner !!!
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