The crisp golden coating is like a hush puppy wrapped around each piece of chicken.... mmm so good!
Rinse chicken. In large sauce pan cover chicken with lightly salted water. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 . Drain. Pat chicken dry with paper towel.
For batter, in a mixing bowl combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic salt, poultry seasoning and red pepper. Stir together egg, milk and 2 tablespoons oil. Add to flour mixture and beat until smooth.
Meanwhile, in a heavy 3 quart sauce pan or deep-fryer heat shortening or oil to 365. Dip chicken pieces, one at a time in batter, gently shacking off excess batter. carefully lower in to hot oil. Fry 2-3 pieces at a time for 2-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Herbed Batter-Fried Chicken:
Prepare as above, except omit poultry seasoning. Stir 1 teaspoon italian seasoning into flour mixture.
Taco Batter-Fried Chicken:
Same as above, except omit poultry seasoning. Stir in 1 1/4 ounce envelope taco seasoning mix into flour mixture. Increase milk to 2/3 cup.
Parmesan Batter-Fried Chicken:
Same as above except omit garlic salt and poultry seasoning. Stir a 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons snipped parsley, and a 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder into flour mixture. Increase milk to 2/3 cup.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (276g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
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Calories: 611 | ||
Calories from Fat: 355 (58%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 39.4g | 53 % | |
Saturated Fat 11.9g | 60 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 16.3g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 7.9g | ||
Cholesterol 207.3mg | 64 % | |
Sodium 256mg | 9 % | |
Potassium 487.4mg | 13 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 15.6g | 5 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2 % | |
Sugars, other 15.1g | ||
Protein 45.3g | 65 % | |
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Calories per serving: 611
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