Finger licking good.. I so so so can delve into that description, gosh, bet I could make your toes curl up and hide, both men and women alike, with what I am thinking right now. However time is short and I have lots to do for the holiday weekend. Have I made a decision regarding my blog content? Yes. Am I going to speak about it now? No. You see I do love to tease. Its a fun aspect of the romps in the hay, you know?
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Onto Southern Fried Chicken ala Paula Deen. Her original recipe can be found here. My slightly adapted version found below on those adorable key ingredient card thingies.
Let's begin by making her House Seasoning. Combine salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 
Mix well. Just so you know, you can store in a container for up to 6 months. Now, rinse and dry your chicken parts. In a large bowl, combine eggs, water, Red Hot sauce or Texas Pete hot sauce, and some tabasco.
Mix well. Season your chicken pieces with your house seasoning. Place all your chicken pieces in this mixture, cover and refrigerate 6-12 hours. 
Combine flour and pepper. Dip your chicken pieces into the flour mixture 1 at a time. 
Only dip in flour right before putting in oil.. makes a difference in my opinion. IMVHO. Heat your peanut oil to 350 in a large deep pot. Fry chicken pieces in oil until brown and crisp.
Dark meat takes longer than white meat. OMG all this talk about MEAT.. Im getting horny.. Dark bout 13-14 minutes and white 8-10 minutes. Make sure you bring the temp of the oil back to 350 between batches... very important. Look at what you get.
Dark meat takes longer than white meat. OMG all this talk about MEAT.. Im getting horny.. Dark bout 13-14 minutes and white 8-10 minutes. Make sure you bring the temp of the oil back to 350 between batches... very important. Look at what you get.Is that not finger licking good?
Sorry KFC, Ive got it all over you Colonel. This was just fantastic. 
My FFH gave it 3 johnsons up. Yes, we say johnsons, not thumbs. 2 thumbs being an extremely high rating, for you Polish folk like me who think we have 5 thumbs, like the 5 star rating.
Try it, you'll like it. 
Try it, you'll like it. Was great leftover also!
Have a Happy and Safe, Sex Filled Holiday weekend.
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Man, do I ever love fried chicken, yet I rarely make it. Too sinful! Looking forward to reading about your blog decision and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love this spicy version with hot sauce in it! I know the 4th is for grilling but I want this. Have a fun-filled and great holiday!
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't like fried chicken??These are the most suculent looking fried chickens I've ever seen..
ReplyDeleteThat is some great looking chicken! Ive never made my own like this - looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThe chicken looks fried to perfection. Definitely fingerling action gonna happen with these.
ReplyDeleteOh Yummy! I have never mastered the fried chicken!
ReplyDeleteAnything fried is my husband's favorite food group. I hate to admit it but I never make fried chicken because it is such an ungodly mess, at least the way I do it. Grease everywhere....Maybe he can come to your house...?
ReplyDeletewow amazing oh i adore your new house and the kitchen will be fun to christen and cook in love ya keep up the good work, Rebecca
ReplyDeleteOh yum!!! I am with you on the finger licking :)
ReplyDeletetempting...for sure! I am not permitted near a deep fryer....grin...I seem to have a big problem with anything like hot grease...fires, burns...you name it! But geez...this looks so good...I might just have to try!
ReplyDeleteI've heard Paula's fried chicken was awesome. They say it is the thing to eat at her restaurant. The pics of your chicken are excellent...they look perfect!! And, have fun in your new house over the holiday weekend!! I bet you'll really be seeing fireworks ; )
ReplyDeleteOh that looks so good! When I was growing up my mother always, always, always made fried chicken and potato salad for the 4th of July. I've never quite got just the right touch down for either recipe. I'm going to try your fried chicken. I''ll let you know how many johnsons it gets. Have a great weekend! :-)
ReplyDeleteHola Chica! Looks delish as usual. I have only made fried chicken once, it took forever. I guess deep frying is the answer. I plan on having a FANTASTIC weekend. heehee
ReplyDeleteYes! Finger licking is so good! Yum... dip into ketchup and chili sauce make it wondeful :)
ReplyDeleteI use her house seasoning on my fried breakfast potatoes- delish!
ReplyDeleteI love fried chicken, but only homemade. NOT the restaurant chain stuff. There is such a huge difference in taste, if only everyone knew how good it could be!
Great job and happy 4th!
yuummm!!! m in love with this finger licking fried chicken. my ids gonna love this with less pepper :)donna thanx
ReplyDeletecheers!!
That fried chicken looks awesome. Can you believe I've never made that recipe yet? I'm going to have to try it. Happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteI woke up on this 4th of July morning thinking about fried chicken like the kind we had at parties when I was a kid. And your pictures look just like that! I've heard of this Paula recipe, now I really want to try it. Looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLooks great, Donna. Looks like you've adjusted to your new kitchen. Happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteThis recipe looks incredible. I haven't had fried chicken in a long time. It seems like I have an excuse to have it again soon!
ReplyDeletefact: properly-prepared fried chicken cannot be beaten. this is an incredible creation, donna, and i want some right now. happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteI have never made real fried chicken. I always do it the oven baked way, and I have a strong feeling that I'm missing out. Maybe it's time for a splurge, this looks great!!
ReplyDeleteSigh, I'll have to settle for safe & happy weekend. But I hope your first holiday in your new house is terrific too!
ReplyDeleteYes indeed finger licking good & way better than KFC!!! WOW!!
ReplyDeleteDonna, I follow this Paula recipe also, the chicken always comes out perfect.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Have a Happy 4th!
Oh my goodness Donna...pass me a couple pieces...it looks outta this world!! :P Have a great weekend :D
ReplyDeleteGosh, look at all that delicious fried chicken heaped on that plate. FABULOUS!
ReplyDeleteHmm...isn't there anyone who doesn't like fried chicken?!
ReplyDeleteI would do them with chicken wings....more bones to chew on....
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I love fried chicken but I'm so afraid I'll undercook it and end up with delicious crispy skin on raw meat. Yours looks fantastic, maybe I will have to face my fears and give it a try.
ReplyDeleteHave a great holiday weekend!
Now, THAT'S fried chicken. KFC can disappear. Wow! That is indeed a tasty treasure. Awaiting news on your blog... have a grand 4th!
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to try Paula's fried chicken recipe. It looks great...one of these days. have a Happy 4th Donna! (Oh I made Denise's upside down peach cake......I'll be posting it next week. Haven't tried it yet since I'm bringing it to a BBQ today but it looks FANTASTIC!!!).
ReplyDeleteI always was confident you knew what to do with breasts and thighs... Have a great 4th!
ReplyDeleteMy mother never fried chicken... so, I've never fried chicken! Maybe because I grew up in New England... we ate Boston Baked Beans instead of fried chicken! This looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love this fried chicken. I think the secret is the self rising flour. It turns out beautiful :) If you didn't use the self rising flour you must next time. There is a HUGE difference in the end result.
ReplyDeleteI have to run into the kitchen now.....these look so yummylicious......cannot wait to eat them!!!!
ReplyDeleteI haven't made fried chicken in ages. Mine never turns as fabulous as yours for some reason. I'll have to try again using this recipe!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th!
Everyone loves fried chicken and yours looks terrific. Have a wonderful holiday.
ReplyDeleteI am a fried chicken whore, that looks delish. I am mostly afraid to make it tho!
ReplyDeleteYum! I love down home cookin' - this looks great :)
ReplyDeleteYour chicken looks beyond FLG! Perfect for the 4th of July, or anytime for that matter. Great recipe!
ReplyDeleteWell, if your post here, with all your little inuendos, is any indication of your decision, I can't wait to hear more about it. ;) Happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteI intend to have just that typed of weekend, Donna! I hope you have a wonderful 4th of July!
ReplyDelete~ingrid
Looks perfect!
ReplyDeleteI simply must eat that entire plate of fried chicken this instant. Then, anyone who cares to may lick my fingers. :)
ReplyDeletedefinitely not KFC! Boy...homemade fried chicken...never tried that before, but I can imagine!
ReplyDeleteThose look so nice and crispy!
ReplyDeleteThat is some gorgeous chicken--KFC would be jealous and Paula would be proud--YUM!
ReplyDeleteThere is no doubt that it looks finger licking good!
ReplyDeleteThe Colonel should be shaking in his boots! Looks marvelous!
ReplyDeleteYour picture is pretty impressive :) I've never made "actual" fried chicken--just a version in the oven, but since I refuse to go to KFC anymore, I'm thinking this will be my perfect substitute!!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious! I tend to not make fried chicken myself cause I'm a priss and I don't like grease splatters. (also why I don't like frying bacon...) LOL. I'm wishing someone else would make it once and a while so I could indulge though. Maybe I'll change my mind and just wear some old rag when frying chicken. ;-)
ReplyDeleteLooks as good as Paula Deen makes! Great job.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so delicious! I have a weakness for fried chicken.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear your decision! I miss blushing!!
My weekend has been sex-filled! If by sex you mean unpacking, running 10 miles, and spending large amounts of time with my family. If you mean sex as in intercourse though, no such luck. I love the seasoning on this fried chicken, what a perfect, all-American fourth of july food.
ReplyDeleteAh...you're always making me so hungry! And curious...can't wait :)
ReplyDeleteYum...I love finger licking good fried chicken
ReplyDeleteyr fried chicken looks so tempting!! great to have this all-american recipe. i was watching 'party planner with david tuterra' once and they were making this southern fried chicken which looked so good, but no recipe was given in the program. so, thanks!
ReplyDeleteWish I could come to your house to enjoy some of that chicken! I'm too lazy to clean up the mess that results when I fry so it rarely happens at my house. The chicken looks terrific!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of home cooking! This recipe looks great!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna, I've given you a well earned award! Check my blog :)
ReplyDeleteYum! I love homemade fried chicken!
ReplyDeleteAwesome fried chicken! Yum!
ReplyDeleteI love that you added hot sauce....yum!
ReplyDeleteHow did we miss that fried chicken? Yum! It looks perfect.
ReplyDeleteOMG I AM STARVING!!!!! I don't usually eat fried food but dear lord I want some friend chicken!
ReplyDeleteThis is the ultimate comfort food - it's making my mouth water!!
ReplyDeleteMy husband loves fried chicken but I've never tried a recipe quite like this. Thank you for posting this!
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ReplyDeleteI was wondering how much Tabasco sauce did you use and how much house seasoning did you use on the chicken.