Classic Sunday Fried Chicken
Equipment
- Heavy iron or aluminum frypan
- paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken or any combo of chicken pieces
- 1 to 2 cups flour for coating
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons Crisco or other vegetable shortening
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 cups milk
- Parsley or parsley flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and dry the chicken parts thoroughly.
- In a shallow dish, combine the salt, pepper, and flour for coating the chicken.
- Dip each chicken piece in the beaten eggs, then coat it thoroughly with the seasoned flour mixture.
- In a heavy iron or aluminum frypan, heat the butter and Crisco over medium-high heat until melted and hot.
- Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot fat in the pan, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Brown each side of the chicken until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and continue cooking the chicken for about 15 minutes more on each side, or until fully cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of fat from the pan, then return it to the heat.
- Add 3 tablespoons of flour to the remaining fat in the pan and stir until lightly browned.
- Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes gravy-like in consistency.
- Season the gravy with parsley or parsley flakes, if desired.
- Transfer the gravy to a gravy boat and serve it alongside the fried chicken, arranged on a platter.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this classic fried chicken with a crisp and refreshing white wine such as Chardonnay or a light-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir to complement the rich flavors of the dish.Nutritional Information
Calories: 520 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 40 g | Fat: 25 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g