Simple fried chicken batter?

[democracyindanger]

Decided to fry up some chicken for the first time. Need a really simple batter--got milk, got eggs, got flour and a few basic spices. Seen some recipes with egg and milk, some without. What's the diff? Got a simple recipe yerself? Please post.

Quickly.

I'm hongry.

[Swede]

1. Uh-oh

:popcorn:

[Chan790]

2. ...

[democracyindanger]

8. It's not like I asked how Olive Garden does its chicken...

:P

[Inchworm]

3. I love cast iron.. I can't break it no matter how hard I screw up

I put like 1/2" of veg oil in one, heat it til it bubbles mad when you spit in it.

While it's gettin hot put 2-3 cup of flour in a bowl and any spice you like (salt and pep is a must)

bust 2-3 eggs in a different bowl (if you have milk toss a few chugs in it). stir.

dip like this.. I was told it was the trick.. egg stuff, then flour stuff, then egg stuff then flour stuff.

I'm still a rookie so I start at 10min a side then chech for 170degrees towards the end.

It works!

Send some :D

:yourock:

[Chan790]

5. Yeah, but...

do you wash your cast-iron in the sink when you're done with it?:hide:

[Inchworm]

9. noone can wash my cast iron

they all know it lol...

I use hot water and a wok brush

:D

[jobycom]

10. More importantly

Do you give the chicken cell phones?

[democracyindanger]

7. That's what I'm going with

Thanks!

[Inchworm]

11. I'm gettin teary!

mom would be so proud! lolol

:woohoo:

[vixengrl]

4. Can I recommend something with cornflakes?

You know, you crush up some cornflakes with a little buttermilk, salt and pepper and you'll just have the tastiest, sweetest crust you could imagine. The buttermilk makes it cling and gives some tang, and the cornflakes give it a little starchy crispness.


What? What did I say? :evilgrin:

Should I have said All-Bran? :shrug:

[democracyindanger]

6. Don't have cornflakes

Although I've heard that's good. If I planned correctly, I'd have cornflakes, buttermilk and beer to boot, but alas, no joy. Thanks tho.

[vixengrl]

13. Series? Well, if you have nekkid chicken--here's a simple plan--

drop a little butter or margerine into one frying pan. Take out your chicken breasteses. Salt and Pepper until they are no longer nekkid. You can also add thyme, oregano, marjoram, or sage. Paprika is really nice. Slap your chickn into the pan once you see little bubbles in the margerine. You should hear a very satisfying sizzle--that means your chicken is working.

In the meanwhile, take an assessment of your fruits and or veg. You might have a fruit or veg lying about--well-planned households do, and even I have been able to scare up a plant-like food substance if I set to. If you've anything like a green--such as your collard or spinach, they go wonderfully well if tossed about and reduced in chicken fat. Or you could, if you've a microwave, steam yourself up some peas or carrots--I'm just saying, if you're hungry, you ought to have a veg.

Anyway, take a spatula and see to the down side of your breast--brown yet? Pink juices--clear yet? Well, might as well let the other side have heat, flip it, and see about some toast. Yeah--toast. This is easy enough, isn't it? A hamburger bun with a little browning in a toaster oven will do--or some good bread in a toaster--I do recommend your whole grains for flavor. But anyhow, singe up a little bread so it'll stand up to the firm spicy chicken you will lay upon it.

Now, once you've settled on your bread, the other side of your chicken should be nearly done, and you can think about fixin's/ Cheese will come to mind, naturally. If you take a slice and drape it over a brest still in the pan, it will melt satisfactorally. Or you may prefer to wrap your breat in paper towel to eliminate some of the butteiness.

Stick it in betwixt the bread you toasted. Had you a well-run household you'd have tomato and lettuce already cut, but without same, many veg and even some fruits are sandwich worthy. I recommend chewing.

[FloridaJudy]

12. Yes, but how do you cook

Your pit bulls?

eta: In breast milk. Obviously.