Amish Fried Chicken Coating Recipes

Steps:

• Place oil and butter in a shallow cooking pan and place in 375ºF oven to melt butter, set aside.
• In a large paper sack, combine dry ingredients.
• Roll the chicken pieces, 3 at a time, in butter and oil then drop into a sack and shake to cover.
• Place on a plate until all pieces are coated.
• Leave any excess butter and oil in pan.
• Place chicken in the pan skin side down (or its just as good if you remove all the skin first).
• Bake at 375ºF for 45 minutes.
• Turn chicken pieces over and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until crust begins to bubble.

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, mix bread crumbs, cornmeal, Parmesan cheese and Creole seasoning together. Pulse several times to blend thoroughly.
• Add diced butter to crumb mixture and pulse 6-8 times, or until crumb mixture is moistened. Place mixture in a shallow dish.
• Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towel. Smear yogurt on all sides (may substitute mayonnaise or creme fraiche).
• Dredge chicken in crumb mixture, turning to coat evenly.
• IF FREEZING: Place on a cookie sheet, with pieces not touching each other. Freeze. May be individually wrapped after frozen. To cook: unwrap frozen chicken, place in baking dish and bake (from frozen) according to directions that follow. An additional 10 minutes of cooking time may be necessary.
• TO COOK: Preheat oven to 375°F Lightly spray baking dish with cooking spray. Place coated pieces in baking dish. Cook 15 minutes then turn and continue cooking until done (approximately 10 more minutes).

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 3 batches (2-1/2 cups total)., To prepare chicken: Place about 3/4 cup of coating in a large resealable plastic bag. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then place in the bag; seal and shake until coated. , In a large skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on all sides; remove to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until juices run clear.

Steps:

• Measure all ingredients into bowl.
• Stir thoroughly.
• To use, moisten chicken parts with water and dip in coating.
• Or place coating in plastic bag, and shake to coat.
• Arrange chicken on ungreased baking tray.
• Bake 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until tender and juices run clear.
• Makes enough to coat about 3 1/2 pounds.

Steps:

• Mix the beaten egg and milk together.
• Dip chicken parts in liquid.
• Stir together the salt,pepper and cracker crumbs.
• Dip chicken in dry mixture, using a spoon to cover well.
• Melt butter in a heavy cast iron skillet.
• Brown chicken well on both sides.
• Remove from stove top and place into the oven, cover with foil and bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and continue baking for an aditional 30 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Mix all ingredients except for chicken in a large bowl. Place some of the mixture in a plastic bag. Add chicken pieces one at a time and shake.
• On a large foil-lined baking sheet place pieces of chicken.
• Bake for 30 minutes. Turn and bake 15 more minutes or until done.
• Store remaining mixture in fridge for next time.
• Coating can also be used on fish or pork.