Home > Recipes > Creole Fried Chicken

Creole Fried Chicken Recipe

The recipe for this creamy pan-fried chicken was given to me by my husband's grandmother. I make it at least twice a month—much to the delight of my family!

[X]

Rate Creole Fried Chicken Recipe

Click on stars to rate

Would you make this recipe again?

Write a review

[X]

Creole Fried Chicken Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

10 60 70

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups water

Directions

In a shallow bowl or large resealable plastic bag, combine dry ingredients. Dredge chicken. Heat oil in a large skillet, fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, until brown on all sides. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes or until juices run clear. Thicken gravy if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: The following spices may be substituted for 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning: 1/4 teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and paprika; and a pinch each of dried thyme, ground cumin and cayenne pepper.

Originally published as Creole Fried Chicken in Country Chicken Cookbook , p37