Fried Chicken L.Meat, Fish, and Poultry No.155
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|Yield: 100 Portions Each Portion: 2 Pieces|
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|Pan Size: Temp.: 325 'F. Deep Fat|
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| Ingredients | Weights | Measures | Method |
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|Poultry, Chicken, Br| 50LB | | 1. Wash chicken thoroughly under |
|oiler, Quartered | | | cold running water. Drain |
| | | | well. |
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|Flour, All Purpose | 4LB | 1.00 Gal | 2. Dredge chicken pieces in |
|Salt | 8OZ| 0.75 Cup | mixture of flour, salt, |
|Pepper, Black, Groun| | 3.00 Tbsp| pepper, and paprika; shake |
|d | | | off excess. |
|Paprika, Ground | | 1.00 Tbsp| 3. Fry until golden brown or |
| | | | until done. |
| | | | 4. Drain well in basket or on |
| | | | absorbent paper. |
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NOTE: 1. In Step 1, 72 lb chicken, broiler-fryer, whole (cut into
quarters or eighths) or 72 lb chicken, broiler-fryer,
quartered may be used.
2. Frying should be scheduled to allow fried chicken to be
served immediately. If necessary, fried chicken may be held
in an open pan at 200`F until serving time.
3. Meatier pieces may require longer cooking. Test for doneness
Fried chicken should be fork-tender; the fork will pierce
the thickest piece easily.
4. Approximate frying time for cut-up chicken is: Wings- 5 to 7
minutes; Legs-8 to 10 minutes; Thighs- 10 to 15 minutes;
Breasts- 10 to 15 min.
VARIATION
1. SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN: Follow Steps 1 & 2. In Step 3, brown
chicken in batches in 350`F. deep fat approximately 5 to 10
minutes. Place browned chicken in three (18 by 24-inch
roasting pans. Bake uncovered in 350`F. oven about 45
minutes or until chicken is tender. Omit Step 4.
2. SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN WITH EGG DIP: Follow Step 1. In Step
2, prepare egg dip by mixing 5 oz (1 1/8 cups) nonfat dry
milk, 5 1/2 cups water, and 2 lb (1 qt) beaten whole eggs
(20 eggs). Dip chicken in egg mixture; drain, dredge chicken
pieces in flour mixture; shake off excess. CONTINUED.
3. SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN WITH EGG DIP: CONTINUED: In Step 3,
brown chicken in batches in 350`F. deep fat approximately 5
to 10 minutes. Place browned chicken in three 18 by 24-inch
roasting pans. Bake uncovered in 350`F oven about 45 minutes
or until chicken is tender. Omit Step 4.