| This is probably the most basic and | | | | preferences! |
| simple fried chicken recipe I can think | | | | All in all this is pretty much a perfect |
| of, which is a good thing for various | | | | recipe for all kinds of occasions like |
| different reasons. You can add almost | | | | gatherings, or just simple family |
| any number of different spices and | | | | dinner. You can serve it whenever you |
| ingredients to the seasoning recipe to | | | | don't have time or want to "get away" |
| alter the flavour of the meal, or you | | | | with something simple and still get |
| can leave it as is to be certain that | | | | people asking for more! |
| the flavour of the chicken is never | | | | Ingredients: |
| over-run by ingredients. Use your own | | | | 3 chicken breasts |
| discretion when seasoning this chicken. | | | | 3 teaspoons seasoned salt |
| Potatoes, grits, coleslaw, or any other | | | | 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
| basic country side dish goes well with | | | | 1 cup all purpose flour |
| fried chicken. In fact, the chicken | | | | 1 cup vegetable oil |
| itself could be a side dish if you so | | | | Instructions: |
| desire! Remember: this recipe is the | | | | 1. Mix the salt, garlic, and flour |
| very paragon of versatile! Make whatever | | | | together in a wide bowl. |
| side dish you feel like! | | | | 2. Roll the chicken in the seasoning mix |
| For beverages, grab some beer or juice. | | | | until it's well covered. |
| Simple, unrefined drinks will fit right | | | | 3. Sprinkle more seasoning on the |
| in with this meal. Stick to your family | | | | chicken, or shake off any excess, |
| favourites! Fine wines would be simply | | | | depending on your preference for |
| out of place! | | | | breading density. If you wet the chicken |
| The main advantage to cooking fried | | | | slightly before dipping, more seasoning |
| chicken is that the preparation takes | | | | will stick. On the same note, patting it |
| the same amount of time no matter how | | | | dry with a paper towel will minimise |
| much chicken you cook. If you are unsure | | | | the breading content. |
| of how many people will be eating with | | | | 4. Pour your oil into a frying pan and |
| you, this meal is ideal, because you can | | | | heat on med-high for 5 minutes. |
| accommodate any number of diners with | | | | 5. Fry chicken in the hot oil until it |
| minimal effort. The flavour is also very | | | | is golden brown. |
| universal. No one will think the meal is | | | | 6. Remove the chicken to a plate with |
| unappetising unless they are a | | | | many paper-towels to absorb as much oil |
| vegetarian, so you do not have to worry | | | | as possible before consumption. |
| about other people's personal | | | | |