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Pecan Crusted Southern Fried Chicken (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Pecan Crusted Southern Fried Chicken (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Pecan Crusted Southern Fried Chicken (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

Serving

vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 lb pecan pieces
2 cups flour
essence , recipe follows
1 large frying chicken, cut into 8 pieces, about 3 1/2 lb (2 breasts , 2 legs, 2 thighs, and 2 wings)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 eggs, beaten
3 tbsp milk
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 leaf oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme

Directions:

Heat the oil, over medium heat, in a large cast iron skillet. In a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, finely ground the pecans. Combine the pecans with the flour. Season with Essence. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs with 2 tablespoons of the milk. Dredge the chicken pieces in the pecan flour, coating each piece completely. Dip the chicken in the egg wash, coating completely and letting the excess drip off. Dredge the chicken in the pecan flour, for a second time, coating the chicken completely. Gently lay half of the chicken in the hot oil, skin side down. Fry the chicken for 6 minutes. Turn the chicken over and continue to cook for 6 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and the chicken is completely cooked. Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season the chicken with Essence. Continue frying the remaining chicken. Serve the chicken with Maw Maw's Slaw
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1071.38 Kcal (4486 kJ)
Calories from fat	603.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	67.06g	103%
Cholesterol	122.99mg	41%
Sodium	5384.87mg	224%
Potassium	813.55mg	17%
Total Carbs	97.16g	32%
Sugars	3.68g	15%
Dietary Fiber	18.61g	74%
Protein	30.64g	61%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	11.4mg	63%
Calcium	368.9mg	37%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	374.89 Kcal (1570 kJ)
Calories from fat	211.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.47g	103%
Cholesterol	43.04mg	41%
Sodium	1884.25mg	224%
Potassium	284.68mg	17%
Total Carbs	34g	32%
Sugars	1.29g	15%
Dietary Fiber	6.51g	74%
Protein	10.72g	61%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	4%
Iron	4mg	63%
Calcium	129.1mg	37%

* 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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