Batter Fried Chicken

This Batter Fried Chicken recipe will have your family and friends smile with contentment. Cooked in a minimum of oil this chicken is tender and juicy but never greasy! This recipe creates a dredge that is easy to use, you can make it in advance and produces a superb crispy skin. I have uses 2% milk in this recipe but you can also use buttermilk for a less healthy option.  The Batter Fried Chicken will have your family and friends queuing up to try these. I normally serve these with an old favourite Beer Battered Chips and when my waistline can handle it Homemade Onion Rings.

Batter Fried Chicken

A lovely variation on the common greasy fried chicken. You will have your lips at the ready.

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Batter, Batter Fried Chicken, Chicken, Dairy, Deep Fry, Eggs, Herbs

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 356kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 large eggs free range
• 3/4 cup 2% milk See Note
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil divided
• 1 whole chicken cut up
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

• Combine flour, salt, baking powder, thyme and pepper in a medium-sized mixing bowl; set aside.
  1 1/4 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• Beat egg in a small bowl until frothy. Add milk and 2 tablespoons oil; beat until well blended. Pour into flour mixture; stir until well blended.
  1 large eggs, 3/4 cup 2% milk, 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• Heat remaining 6 tablespoons oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Dip chicken pieces in batter; shake off any excess. Fry chicken for about 10 minutes, turning until lightly browned all over.
  1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 whole chicken
• Lower heat to very low, cover tightly and simmer for about 30 minutes. Turn pieces periodically to ensure even cooking; add 1-2 tablespoons water during cooking if pan becomes too dry.
• Uncover during final 4-5 minutes to allow skin to become crisp. Serve hot or cold.

Notes

Note:

• 2% Milk is the equivalent of Semi Skimmed Milk

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g