Southern Fried Chicken

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This is the ultimate Southern entree. Enjoy!

Servings: 6-8 servings
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 14 min
Difficulty: Easy

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Paula Deen’s House Seasoning
2 1/2 lb chicken, cut into pieces
2 cup self-rising flour
1 cup hot red pepper sauce
3   eggs

Directions

Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep pot. Do not fill the pot more than 1/2 full with oil.

In a medium size bowl, beat the eggs. Add enough hot sauce so the egg mixture is bright orange (about 1 cup). Season the chicken with the House Seasoning. Dip the seasoned chicken in the egg, and then coat well in the flour. Place the chicken in the preheated oil and fry the chicken in the oil until brown and crisp. Dark meat takes longer than white meat. Approximate cooking time is 13 to 14 minutes for dark meat and 8 to 10 minutes for white meat.

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Finger licking GOOD

By chimere d on March 28, 2013

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Perfect! Just follow the recipe and you won't be disappointed.

By Sheri on March 01, 2013

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By far the best fried chicken recipe I have ever tried. I have passed on this recipe to others, who also rave about it. Thanks, Paula!

By Mary on December 15, 2012

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Made this for the office potluck four years ago and still getting requests! They look forward to it every year...that addictive smile

By E. Marcel Jones on November 29, 2012

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Probably one of the worst recipes for fried chicken I have tried

By Brian on October 18, 2012

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Well, today I'm going to try thr fried cuicken, will let you know how thing's come out, stand by,Tony C

By tony c on October 14, 2012

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I thank you for all your recipes. We just got back from spending a weekend in Savannah. Ate lunch at Lady and Sons and dinner at Uncle Bubba's restaurant. The food was the best ever. Trying to find a recipe for the green beans and ham that we had in the lunch buffet at Lady and Sons, any help would be appreciated. They were out of this world, so was the chicken pot pie, fried green tomatoes, fried chicken.......Thanks

By Mary O'Neill on October 03, 2012

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I just want to cook like you, You made it fun, Love the way you talk.

By kim jones on September 16, 2012

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My family and I tried the fried chicken recipe out tonight and for the most part it was great, but does the house seasoning really need that much salt? A couple of family members ended up getting sick from so much salt. We've tried other recipes and they were fantastic!

By Jasmine on September 02, 2012

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LOOKS YUMMYYY<3:)!!

By Lani Garrard on August 31, 2012

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Love your recipe!!Its the first fried chicken I made that came out awesome.Love you Paula.

By Melissa Richards on August 02, 2012

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We Love you,Paula Deen!Thanks for sharing your recipes with us..No one ever leaves my house hungry..Cat

By Catherine Calhoun on July 31, 2012

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im a fried chicken eater and i wanted some of your recipes for your favorite fried chicken. i watch your show everday. so im printing out some of your recipes. Veronica ( RONI). thnak you...

By veronica on July 12, 2012

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This chicken was a hit with my family! It came out so crispy and tasty. My husband cleaned the bone he said its the best chicken i made ever! Thanks Paula!

By Lisa m on July 01, 2012

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My aunt made this over Memorial Day weekend, and it was awesome, even the kids age 4-13 enjoyed it. I'm even making it right now, but w/ bone-less chicken breasts.

By Heather on May 30, 2012

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Best Recipe. Family just loves it. I enjoy all your recipe.

By Ann on May 06, 2012

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best chicken ever loved it represent san diego west coast

By Anonymous on May 01, 2012

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LOVE THIS and LOVE YOU! Thank you for bringing such delicious recipes into my kitchen!

By Katie on April 24, 2012

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My family loves this recipe! I make it at least once a month because it is so darn good! I made it for my friends and they say it is the best fried chicken they have ever had! Guess I'll be having friends over more often. Thanks so much for sharing this absolutely fabulous recipe! Delicious!

By Anonymous on April 16, 2012

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Hi Paula Deen My mom and I love to watch your show and we think you are awsome.I would like to know can you do southern fried chicken on a grill?

By Thomas E Grabowski on April 09, 2012

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