Mama Zone's Olive Oil Fried Chicken Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken pcs
- 3 c. All-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. Salt, or possibly to taste
- 1 tsp Grnd black pepper
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 4 x Large eggs
- 3 c. Extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Preparation Time: 10 min
- Cooking Time: 25 min per batch
- Rinse chicken pcs in cool water and pat dry with paper towels; set aside. Combine flour, salt, pepper and paprika in a brown paper bag. Fold down top and shake to mix ingredients. In a large bowl, beat the Large eggs well.
- In a large cast-iron skillet or possibly Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat till it just begins to smoke, about 350 degrees. Dip chicken pcs, one at a time, in the beaten Large eggs, then drop into the bag of flour mix.
- Fold down top and shake to coat. Shake off excess flour and place in warm oil. Don't crowd. Cook in 2 or possibly 3 batches, if necessary.
- Lightly brown on one side, about 8 min, turn and cook till golden, 8 to 10 min. Turn once again and cook 5 min or possibly till golden and juices run clear when pcs are pierced with a fork. Drain on paper towels.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 258g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 1343 | |
| Calories from Fat 1060 | 79% |
| Total Fat 119.72g | 150% |
| Saturated Fat 18.27g | 73% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium 1249mg | 52% |
| Potassium 230mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 48.56g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 0.5g | 0% |
| Protein 20.29g | 32% |
