Crispy Fried Chicken (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Crispy Fried Chicken (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
  4. Combine all ingredients thoroughly. Yield: 2/3 cup
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 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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