Pioneer Fried Chicken

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4.7

153 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    482 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Pioneer Fried Chicken

Shatteringly crisp, flavorful Pioneer Fried Chicken that tastes so nostalgic you will feel like you've gone back in time!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 chicken , cut into 8 pieces
  • 1 cup cornstarch , 1/4 cup reserved for coating
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3 cups peanut or canola oil

Instructions

  1. Mix all the dry ingredients except for the reserved 1/4 cup cornstarch.
  2. Add the water and whisk.
  3. Put 1/4 cup of cornstarch in shallow pan and coat chicken with it.
  4. Dip the chicken that has been coated in cornstarch into the wet batter until completely coated.
  5. Let drip for a couple of seconds and gently lower into pot of oil.
  6. Fry in 350 degree peanut or canola oil. for 8-10 minutes until cooked through in small batches.
  7. Drain on metal rack, not paper towels, that would make it soggy.

Notes

  • Recipe adapted from Youtube.
  • Youtube

Nutrition Information

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Calories 482kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 1244mg (52%) Potassium 317mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 750IU (15%) Vitamin C 2.5mg (3%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 482 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 482kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 1244mg 52%
Potassium 317mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 750IU 15%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 3%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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