Cracker Barrel Southern Fried Chicken
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5.0
63 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
433 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cracker Barrel Southern Fried Chicken
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Ingredients
- oil for frying
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 3 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 3 cups buttermilk
- 3/4 cups water
- 1 whole chicken cut up
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Instructions
- Pour 3 to 4 inches of oil into a deep fryer or large pot and heat the oil to 350 degrees.
- Prepare seasoned flour by combining the flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir to combine well.
- In another bowl mix together the buttermilk and water.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry and season them with salt and pepper.
- Dip chicken pieces into the flour and shake off the excess flour.
- Dip flour-coated chicken pieces into the buttermilk and shake off the excess.
- Dredge the chicken again in the seasoned flour.
- Place the breaded chicken on a wire rack resting on a baking sheet.
- Allow the breading to set up for at least 5 minutes. This helps to set the breaded chicken.
- Cook the chicken in two or three batches. The chicken will take about 15 to 18 minutes to cook for the breasts and thighs. The wings and legs will take about 12 to 13 minutes to cook.
- Drain the fried chicken on a clean wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
Notes
- Use wet hand/dry hand technique for breading
- Never crowd the fryer
- Let chicken come to room temperature
- Check oil temperature between batches
- Rest the chicken on rack, not paper towels
- Season flour mixture generously
Nutrition Information
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Calories
433kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
1035mg
(43%)
Potassium
362mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
286IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 433 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 433kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1035mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 286IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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