Tonight's Dinner (fried Chicken)

Southern Fried Chicken


House Seasoning:

1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder


Southern Fried Chicken:

4 eggs
1/3 cup water
1 cup hot red pepper sauce
2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon pepper
House Seasoning
2 1/2-pound chicken, cut into pieces
Oil, for frying, preferably peanut oil


To make the House Seasoning, mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

In a medium size bowl, beat the eggs with the water. Add enough hot sauce so the egg mixture is bright orange.

In another bowl, combine the flour and pepper.

Season the chicken with the House Seasoning.

Dip the seasoned chicken in the egg, and then coat well in the flour mixture.

Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep pot. Do not fill the pot more than 1/2 full with oil. Fry the chicken in the oil until brown and crisp. Dark meat takes longer than white meat. It should take dark meat about 13 to 14 minutes, white meat around 8 to 10 minutes.

Potato Pancakes


Preparation Time:
Servings: 6
Cook Time:
Ingredients:
1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
1/2 Cup (finely chopped) Onions
6 Medium (peeled, shredded) Potatoes
1/4 Teaspoon Seasoning - Black Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon Seasoning - Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
2 Tablespoons Flour - All Purpose
2 Eggs
Cooking Directions:1. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in potatoes and onion.2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. In batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet. Press to flatten. Cook about 3 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels.