Traditional Southern Style Chicken

Traditional Southern Chicken 

Blog Post 3

April 20, 2015

Michael Butler

  

  Fried chicken is a traditional meal in the South. It has been a staple of Southern food for years. Fried chicken originated because small hog farms were popular in the early days of America. The lard from those pigs was used in cooking. Slaves took the already made idea of fritters and added seasoning. Slaves used chickens, simply because that was the animal they were allowed to keep. The food became more popular during segregation when restraunts would refuse to serve African Americans, and they needed a place to eat. Fried chicken soon found its way into Sunday dinners and is now a well know and enjoyed meal. It has become so popular, many non Southern places make and sell delicious fried chicken. Fried chicken can be served with just about anything, but it is most commonly eaten with collard greens, corn, and or  potatoes. Fried chicken is made by covering the chicken in spices and flour. The next step is to dip the prepared chicken into a hot oil. 

Recipe:

1. 
   30 saltine crackers
   
2. 
   2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
   
3. 
   2 tablespoons dry potato flakes
   
4. 
   1 teaspoon seasoned salt
   
5. 
   1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
   
6. 
   1 egg
   
7. 
   6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
8. 
   
   2 cups vegetable oil for frying
   
   Directions

1. Place crackers in a large resealable plastic bag; seal bag and crush crackers with a rolling pin until they are coarse crumbs. Add the flour, potato flakes, seasoned salt, and pepper and mix well.
2. Beat egg in a shallow dish or bowl. One by one, dredge chicken pieces in egg, then place in bag with crumb mixture. Seal bag and shake to coat.
3. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. Fry chicken, turning frequently, until golden brown and juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes.

Chicken is a staple in the Southern United States. It isn’t just popular there though. Fried chicken is popular throughout the United States. Because if its delicious taste, fried chicken is a staple of a lot of people’s diets. 

Citations:

CASSJW. "chicken fried chicken" http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chicken-Fried-Chicken/Detail.aspx?evt19=1&referringHubId=650 21 Apr. 2015.

Wikipedia contributors. "Fried chicken." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 2 Mar. 2015. Web. 21 Apr. 2015.