Country Chicken Recipes

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix 2 teaspoons salt with 2 cups water. Put in the chicken parts and let soak for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain. Mix together the flour, pepper and salt and batter the chicken by dipping the pieces in the flour mixture until they are coated on all sides, shaking off excess flour.
• In a skillet, over medium heat, heat the shortening. It should be at 350 degrees. If the shortening appears too hot, remove the skillet from the heat and let it cool a little. Brown the chicken on all sides, reducing the heat if needed as it cooks. It takes about 20 minutes to fry chicken for it to be well done.

Steps:

• Blend milk and egg.
• Combine flour and seasoning in plastic or paper bag.
• Shake chicken in seasoned flour.
• Dip chicken pieces in milk/egg mixture.
• Shake chicken a second time in seasoning mixture to coat thoroughly and evenly.
• To Pan Fry-- Melt Crisco in skillet to about 1/2-to 1 inch deep and heat to 365*, Brown chicken on all sides.
• Reduce heat (275*) and continue cooking until chicken is tender, about 30-40 minutes.
• Do not cover.
• Turn chicken several times during cooking.
• Drain on paper towels.
• To Deep Fry-- Prepare as above and cook in deep Crisco heated to 365* for 15-18 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels.

Steps:

• Stir the soups, milk, thyme, black pepper, vegetables and chicken in a 3-quart shallow baking dish. Top with the stuffing.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until the stuffing is golden brown.
• *Use a combination of cut green beans and sliced carrots.

Steps:

• Heat skillet with oil on medium high heat.
• Wash chicken and place in bread cumb mix, coat chicken by pressing and turning to coat all sides.
• Place chick in pan and cook 6-8 minutes turning to cook both sides until crispy and golden brown.
• Stir tomatoes, green peppers, onions and seasonings into pan with drippings saute until onions are translucent.
• Stir in gravy mixture and slowly add 1 1/2 cups water while constantly stirring so that sauce is smooth.
• Bring to a simmer and let cook for 3-5 minutes until done.
• Serve sauce over chicken.

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Place milk in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in milk, then roll in cornflake mixture., In a large nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, pepper and salt until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk, broth and sherry. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in chives. Serve with chicken.

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour and seasonings. In a shallow bowl, beat egg and milk. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then add to bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat., In a large skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil; fry chicken in oil until browned on all sides. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is tender, turning occasionally. Uncover and cook 5 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels. ,

Steps:

• Toast all of the spices in a dry pan, then grind to a powder using a pestle and mortar. Mix the lemon juice, garlic, ginger, coconut milk and chillies with a large pinch of salt and the other spices in a food processor to make a paste. Rub the marinade into the chicken and leave to marinate for at least 2 hrs or overnight, if possible, in the fridge.
• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Place the chicken in a roasting tin and cook for 35 mins. Turn the grill to high, then grill it to crisp up the skin. Turn every few mins and cook for about 20 mins until charred. Scatter over coriander sprigs and serve with a simple salad of sliced red onion and green chilli.