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