Best Fried Chicken Ever~ Recipe
Reel Good Recipes celebrates Black History Month with films and recipes inspired by great African American actors. Our soulful and outrageously deliciously recipes are from millions of Black family homes, but we always put our special twist on everything! We start February with the film "Claudine" starring the beautiful and talented Diahann Carroll and James Earl Jones. Our first recipe celebration is The Best Fried Chicken Ever! Our chicken will take on any of your favorite carry-out chicken brands. Better taste at a much lower cost. Please enjoy this clip where Claudine and Roop have carry-out chicken rather than the fancy restaurant meal he promised her. Just as her daughter predicted "Its gonna wind up chicken anyway."
Ingredients
- 4 chicken parts, cleaned with excess fat removed
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon Season Salt
- Pinch of salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, grounded
- 1/4 teaspoon Thyme Leaves
- 1/8 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Pepper
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence Seasoning
- 1 -1/2 cup vegetable oil
Directions
- Add egg, chicken, Season Salt, pinch of salt, Cayenne Pepper, Thyme Leaves, Paprika, and Lemon Pepper to a mixing bowl. Mix well. Set aside.
- Add flour and Emeril's Original Essence Seasoning to a bowl. Mix. Add chicken one piece at a time. Cover well and shake off excess.
- Heat large skillet over medium high heat. Add vegetable oil. Heat oil until hot. Add chicken. With a large skillet you should be able to fry 4 pieces without over crowding pan. Keep chicken frying over medium heat (don't cook too fast). Cook on each side for approximately 13 minutes, there should be no bleeding. Chicken should be a beautiful golden brown.
- Remove chicken from pan and drain on paper towel.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 170g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 948 | |
| Calories from Fat 797 | 84% |
| Total Fat 90.05g | 113% |
| Saturated Fat 8.45g | 34% |
| Trans Fat 2.21g | |
| Cholesterol 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium 380mg | 16% |
| Potassium 141mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 24.21g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.18g | 0% |
| Protein 12.44g | 20% |
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Reviews
March 5, 2011
This was pretty good. Actually, it was the first time I ever fixed fried chicken where it turned out...so that being said it was really good... I didnt really care for the thyme in it though... and I thought it needed more salt...I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
October 24, 2011
This recipe looks very tasty and the photo is great. I will make a point of trying this in the next couple of days, so will let you know how it turns out for me.
Thank you for sharing!
January 26, 2012
This recipe was really yummy. We have made the fries several times before making them with the chicken, so the kids already loved them. The chicken was really tasty. It is an inexpensive meal and easy to make. Perfect combination with, http://www.gourmetrecipe.com/recipes/banana-pudding! A must try recipe!I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
April 27, 2012
Looks great. Though I use less flour in my fried chicken due to being on a low carb diet, but I miss these tasty ways of preparing the chicken.I've cooked/tasted this recipe!-
July 5, 2012
trying it next time i fry chicken. what is and where to buy emerils essence seasoning?I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
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June 11, 2015
I used this recipe for our Sunday dinner using skinless and boneless chicken breasts cut in half like cutlets and the family ate them all and were looking for more. I'll definitely continue using your recipe. Thank you!!I've cooked/tasted this recipe!This is a variation
Comments
- November 17, 2023Thank you to all who enjoyed this Fried Chicken! It is one of my favorite dishes then I ignore the fats and carbs on.
Jane Swetman - February 7, 2016Thank you so much for saying how much oil to use. Most fried chicken receipes never give the amount and expect to know what an inch of oil looks like. Thanks again this is my good to fried chicken receipes
December 28, 2012It is always nice to try different techniques in preparing fried chicken. I have my own but I could try this too.- September 28, 2012This is almost how I make it.. I don't use lemon pepper... my grandma taught me. But it takes way more than 4 pieces! LOL! I like it cold also.. Great recipe and will try with the lemon pepper.
