Sylvias Southern Fried Chicken Recipes

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. In another bowl, combine flour and seasonings. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then in flour mixture. , In a large skillet; brown chicken in oil on both sides. Cover and cook the chicken over low heat for 45 minutes or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from the skillet; keep warm. Reserve 1/4 cup drippings in skillet. , For gravy, stir in the flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until browned. Combine milk and water; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add browning sauce if desired. Serve with chicken. Garnish with oregano if desired.

Steps:

• In plastic bag, combine salt, 1 teaspoon of the black pepper, and the garlic powder.
• Sprinkle over the chicken and let stand at least 20 minutes (but overnight in the refrigerator is better).
• Place flour, the remaining 1/4 tsp. black pepper and paprika in a plastic bag.
• Add the seasoned chicken and shake until each piece is covered with flour.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over high heat, add chicken pieces and reduce heat to medium.
• Cook for 7 to 10 minutes or until chicken is nicely browned on the bottom.
• Turn and cook on the other side for another 7 to 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels before serving.

Steps:

• Heat 3 inches oil in dutch oven to 340°F.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Put flour into shallow bowl.
• In second shallow bowl, whisk milk and egg.
• Dip chicken 1 piece at a time, first in flour, then egg, then flour again to coat.
• Fry chicken, in 2 batches, 8 to 10 minutes per batch, until golden brown and cooked.
• Drain on paper towels.

Steps:

• Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Roll in flour.
• Add 1/2 to 3/4 inch oil to a large, heavy skillet. Heat to approximately 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place chicken pieces in hot oil. Cover, and fry until golden, turning once, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels.