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Pioneer Fried Chicken
Pioneer Fried Chicken features pieces of chicken coated first in cornstarch, then dipped in a seasoned wet batter before frying in hot peanut or canola oil. The combination of cornstarch and flour with spices like paprika, onion powder, celery salt, and baking powder creates a crispy coating that contrasts with the tender cooked chicken inside. Frying at 350°F ensures the chicken cooks through with a golden crust. Draining on a metal rack prevents sogginess, preserving the crunch.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
482 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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 oil or canola oil
Instructions
- Mix all the dry ingredients except for the reserved 1/4 cup cornstarch.
- Add the water and whisk.
- Put 1/4 cup of cornstarch in shallow pan and coat chicken with it.
- Dip the chicken that has been coated in cornstarch into the wet batter until completely coated.
- Let drip for a couple of seconds and gently lower into pot of oil.
- Fry in 350 degree peanut or canola oil. for 8-10 minutes until cooked through in small batches.
- Drain on metal rack, not paper towels, that would make it soggy.
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Notes
- Use a metal rack for draining fried chicken to keep the coating crisp instead of becoming soggy.
- Fry chicken in small batches to maintain consistent oil temperature and even cooking.
- Reserve some cornstarch separately for coating before dipping in wet batter to help the batter adhere well.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 482
% 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.