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Crispy Fried Chicken (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Crispy Fried Chicken (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 whole fryer, cut into 8 pieces
essence , recipe follows
2 cups plus 2 tbsp buttermilk
vegetable oil for frying
2 1/2 cups flour
2 eggs, beaten
salt and pepper
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme

Directions:

Season the chicken pieces with Essence. Pour 2 cups of the buttermilk over the chicken and cover with plastic wrap. Place the chicken in the refrigerator and marinate for 1 hour.
Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and drain. Season the flour with Essence. In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with the remaining buttermilk. Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off. Dredge the chicken pieces back in the seasoned flour, coating each piece of the chicken completely. Carefully lay the chicken in the hot oil. Fry the chicken for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the juices run clear. Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Yield: 2/3 cup

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	768.48 Kcal (3217 kJ)
Calories from fat	241.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.82g	41%
Cholesterol	144.44mg	48%
Sodium	5755.92mg	240%
Potassium	658.88mg	14%
Total Carbs	109.89g	37%
Sugars	6.96g	28%
Dietary Fiber	13.9g	56%
Protein	23.79g	48%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	22%
Iron	10.1mg	56%
Calcium	488.3mg	49%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	229.1 Kcal (959 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8g	41%
Cholesterol	43.06mg	48%
Sodium	1716.01mg	240%
Potassium	196.43mg	14%
Total Carbs	32.76g	37%
Sugars	2.08g	28%
Dietary Fiber	4.14g	56%
Protein	7.09g	48%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	22%
Iron	3mg	56%
Calcium	145.6mg	49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Weightwatchers Points

16.8

Points
20

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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