Taco Battered Fried Chicken
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 - 3 lbs fryer, cutup
- 2⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1⁄3 cup cornmeal
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 1⁄4 ounces taco seasoning mix
- 1 beaten egg
- 2⁄3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- also shortening (for deep frying) or cooking oil, enough (for deep frying)
directions
- Rinse the chicken. In large saucepan in slightly salted water, bring the chicken to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes (this is done so the cornmeal in the batter will not burn). Drain, and pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
- For the batter: Mix all the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Add the egg, milk and 2 tablespoons of oil, mixing well until smooth.
- Meanwhile, bring oil to 365°F.
- Dip the chicken pieces, one at a time, gently shaking off the excess batter.
- Fry the pieces 2 to 3 pieces at a time for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden, turning only once.
- Carefully remove and drain well.
- Keep warm while frying the remaining chicken pieces.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
southern chef in lo
white springs, FL
I have 6 children 4 boys and 2 girl,ilove to cook and try lots of different foods,my real name is Britt and i live in louisiana i like to collect recipes,cookbooks,dolls,and angels,i just started having a intrest in teacups and teapots,i also like amish rag dolls.