Batter Fried Chicken
A lovely variation on the common greasy fried chicken. You will have your lips at the ready.
A lovely variation on the common greasy fried chicken. You will have your lips at the ready.
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 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