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sawinredneck
02-20-2009, 10:36 PM
I thought I had a grasp on this, I was mistaken!!
Decent sized bowl, bread crumbs, corn meal, two eggs, butermilk and seasoning.
Put that in a pan on low heat with a coat of Olive oil.

I dropped it in and it all looked like dumplings more than Chicken! Each time I tried to turn them the batter just peeled off. I had to turn up the heat to get it to finally cook and not bleed all over the pan.
I am sure I made several mistakes, so PLEASE enlighten me!!!
Paul B
02-20-2009, 11:12 PM
curiously you dont list the chicken as an ingredient, you going vegetblarian Andy? :P
sawinredneck
02-20-2009, 11:14 PM
Yes, it was a whole Chicken, sliced and diced, then dipped into my "breading" mixture.
cybergeek23851
02-20-2009, 11:16 PM
Here is as basic as I can get, Andy.

Needed- Cooking Oil, heavy pot(dutch oven or deep fryer preferred), flour, seasonings( I use cayanne, garlic powder, black pepper, and kosher or sea salt), ziploc bag, paper towel, and bowl. Hot sauce and buttermilk soak is optional.

Optional step
Soak the chicken in buttermilk and a dash of hot sauce

Coat chicken in a mixture of flour and spices(should just be a dry coating)

Heat oil to 350

Drop chicken in oil until done

Pull up from oil, drain on paper towel.

Enjoy
sawinredneck
02-20-2009, 11:23 PM
Thanks Jason!! I think a big part of the problem was it was a VERY wet mix for the batter.

Do you just coat the pan with oil, or is it a "bath"?
cybergeek23851
02-20-2009, 11:26 PM
Thanks Jason!! I think a big part of the problem was it was a VERY wet mix for the batter.

Do you just coat the pan with oil, or is it a "bath"?

Bath... 3-4 inches minimum, depending on the size of the pieces being cooked. Basically it needs to cover the chicken initially.
Paul B
02-20-2009, 11:29 PM
what about some healthier shake and bake? :) bread it and in the oven it goes, not as great a batter/crust but lots healthier I would think.
Newfie
02-20-2009, 11:31 PM
I bet shake and bake is chock full of sodium.
Paul B
02-20-2009, 11:32 PM
My mamma used to make her own, bread crumbs and a pinch of spices, you dont NEED put mega salt on them... :)
cybergeek23851
02-20-2009, 11:37 PM
what about some healthier shake and bake? :) bread it and in the oven it goes, not as great a batter/crust but lots healthier I would think.

I'll agree there Paul. Just make a fresh batch of bread crumbs(day old bread works best) and add herbs and seasonings to taste.
Paul B
02-20-2009, 11:41 PM
that said I do crave a piece of deep fried chicken once in again, I just dont get to have it. :(
CurSedVoyce
02-21-2009, 12:02 AM
I love dat fried chicken... Its a thang mang ;)
woodworkingboy
02-21-2009, 07:11 AM
Andy, you might have better luck if you first coat the chicken with a coat of dry flour, then dip it into your batter. The batter will likely stick better, is my thought.
MasterBlaster
02-21-2009, 10:15 AM
Fried chicken = overweight + unhealthy.
hmm
02-21-2009, 11:47 AM
IF I remember, (i dont cook nor eat fried chicken) but should you cook it a little first, so it does not take as much time frying?

more into seared fish and grilled food here.
Newfie
02-21-2009, 01:12 PM
Everything in moderation. Try frying in a healthier oil, like canola. Proper temp will go a long way towards healthier frying. Keeping the temp above 350 will keep the food from absorbing as much fat.
MasterBlaster
02-21-2009, 01:24 PM
I don't buy that, it's still completely and totally unhealthy. It's like saying it's better to wreck your car going 70 mph over 90 mph.
Jamin Mayer
02-23-2009, 09:45 PM
Maybe Mrs. Peaches can help you?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZJuglqChhk
mstat
02-25-2009, 05:17 PM
I thought I had a grasp on this, I was mistaken!!
Decent sized bowl, bread crumbs, corn meal, two eggs, butermilk and seasoning.
Put that in a pan on low heat with a coat of Olive oil.

I dropped it in and it all looked like dumplings more than Chicken! Each time I tried to turn them the batter just peeled off. I had to turn up the heat to get it to finally cook and not bleed all over the pan.
I am sure I made several mistakes, so PLEASE enlighten me!!!

If you use Pre-Dip instead of Egg Wash, your breading will not fall off. Your oil needs to be 350-375 deg F to fry anything and not have it soak up the grease. Canola oil and peanut oil work well and have O trans fats. Olive oil does not hold up well and soon breaks down. Visit http://www.hooktocook.com for the perfect fry mix every time.
MasterBlaster
02-25-2009, 05:21 PM
Well howdy doody, Mstat. Welcome to the TreeHouse! Do you have a first name? Mine's Butch.
mstat
03-02-2009, 04:48 PM
Hello Butch my name is Mark
MasterBlaster
03-02-2009, 04:53 PM
Cool. Don't be shy to fill out your profile.
sawinredneck
03-02-2009, 09:18 PM
Hi ya Mark!!!

Andy here.
Blinky
03-02-2009, 09:37 PM
Hey Mark.


How can anybody NOT eat fried chicken? ... that's almost like not eating bacon!
Chisel Tooth
03-02-2009, 09:41 PM
Yes sir fried chicken and cornbread. Hey Mark how ya doin?
Jamin Mayer
03-03-2009, 08:29 AM
Yes sir fried chicken and cornbread. Hey Mark how ya doin?

It is 6:30am and I'm salivating.:|: Looks yummy!
woodworkingboy
03-03-2009, 08:36 AM
Hi Mark.
sotc
03-03-2009, 10:52 AM
looks fowl to me!
Blinky
03-03-2009, 11:31 AM
looks fowl to me!

That's cuz yer a birdbrain. :P
Chisel Tooth
03-03-2009, 11:55 AM
Yous guy are killing me STOP IT!
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