Creole Fried Chicken

Name: Creole Fried Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
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

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!

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.

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