Traditional Southern Fried Chicken

Submitted by STARTERWIFE

"IN MEMORY OF MY MOM. This chicken, taught to me by my Mom when I was about 12 years old, was the way everyone I knew did it in Mississippi and Georgia. I hope you like it. It has a crispy, huge thick coating with the southern "touch" (the magical ingredients being the vinegar and baking powder) and tender inside. Oh ! my ! never a chicken like this."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 whole cut up chicken
• 1⁄2 cup vinegar
• 2 cups self rising flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 cup oil (for frying)

directions

1. Marinate chicken in vinegar for a minimum of 1 hours -- overnight is better.
2. Mix flour, spices, and baking powder.
3. Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Coat chicken in flour mixture.
5. Brown on both sides; cover.
6. Fry 15 minutes one side.
7. Fry 15 minutes other side.
8. Take off lid.
9. Fry 5 minutes extra to crisp.
10. Thanks for keeping the southern tradition alive.

Reviews

[Baby Kato]

Wow, wow, wow. We really enjoyed this tasty fried treat. I used chicken drumsticks and they were perfectly cooked, moist, crispy and tender. I can't wait to make this again. I must admit that I didn't read the recipe ahead of time, so the chicken only marinaded for 45 minutes. It was still wonderful. Thanks for sharing. :)

 

[PanNan]

We loved the coating - it was crispy and well seasoned. The frying method ensured that the inside was well done, too. The chicken meat itself was not as tender as I was expecting, and I thought the meat could have had more flavor. I'm used to brining fried chicken in salt water, and then using a seasoned buttermilk dip to help with tenderness and flavor. In the future I think I'll combine the brining and the seasoned buttermilk dip with the coating in this recipe for the ultimate!

 

[RogerOH]

I have never never been able to make a good fried chicken. This turned out good and the coating stuck to the chicken. I did leg quarters and they turned out tender and were do in the perscibed time. My crust turned out crispy but was not thick like discribed. I would have liked a little more flavor in the coating.

 

[Bella Rachelle]

I have not tried this yet, I will real soon but I did want to "Thank you" for trying my dessert recipe and leaving such a nice review. (I do not have a paid membership so I can't email you to thank you.) Again, I can't wait to try your recipe.

 

[Smilynn]

Five stars! Excellent fried chicken.....should've known a Bama girl would have a good chicken recipe! ;) I used thick boneless skinless breasts. I added extra black pepper. Thanks for posting such a great recipe! Smilynn in AL