Southern Fried Chicken
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This Texas fried chicken is golden and delicious and once you take your first bite through the crispy crust into the soft and tender chicken, you will be able to taste the wonderful blend of seasonings used to make this Texas fried chicken recipe so unique and special. Serve this tasty Texas fried chicken with French fries and a green vegetable, like in the picture, or with anything else you like. If you fancy fried chicken with a bit of a spicy kick to it, this is the ideal recipe to make because it is gently spiced and flavorful without being too hot.
Classic Southern Taste with This Texas Fried Chicken Recipe
Southern fried chicken is arguably the quintessential southern dish. There are plenty of fried chicken recipes, many of which have been passed down through the generations. This classic American recipe is thought to have originated from the traditional fricassee served in many southern homes. Fricassee was popular as far back as in the late eighteenth century. It is a dish of stewed, sautéed meat served with a white gravy. Fricassee is still made today but usually at home, rather than served in restaurants.
This authentic Texas fried chicken recipe is delicious. You can double up on the black pepper and paprika for extra spiciness or double the whole recipe because you can freeze half of it for future use if you like. Poultry seasoning is nice to use for making southern fried chicken recipes and it really livens up this tasty and authentic Texas fried chicken recipe.
You can serve this delicious dish with mashed potatoes or French fries and a vegetable as well. Texas is home to Tex-Mex cuisine so why not add some Mexican flavor with a Spanish rice dish or some salad with a lime dressing? You might also like a cooling side dish with this spicy chicken recipe, so creamy coleslaw would be another winner.
Authentic Texas Fried Chicken
Ingredients -
1 large egg
½ cup milk
1 cup all purpose flour
¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons MSG (optional)
1 teaspoon paprika
2 ½ lbs chicken pieces
Vegetable oil
Preparation:
Blend the egg with the milk.
Mix the dry ingredients together and dip the chicken in this mixture, then the egg and milk mixture.
Dip the chicken in the dry mixture once more.
Fry at 325 degrees F for 13 to 15 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
(Serves 6 - 8)
A Few Handy Fried Chicken Tips
Fried chicken is easy to make but if you haven't made it before it is handy to know a few tips before you begin. If you are new to making fried chicken recipes, use a big heavy pot rather than a skillet. A skillet has lower sides and can spit and splatter, so stick with the pot until you get use to cooking in oil for safety's sake. Use a two and a half pound fryer if you are cooking a whole chicken. Small pieces cook better and faster than bigger ones and you want your chicken to cook all the way through, to be safe.
An instant-read thermometer is a good idea because the temperature of the oil has a big impact on the chicken. If the oil is not hot enough the chicken crust will get soggy but if it is too hot the chicken can burn. 325 degrees F is a good temperature to use but remember the temperature dips every time you add new pieces of chicken to the oil. Cook dark meat before white meat. White meat cooks quicker and will dry out if you cook it for the same amount of time as the dark meat.