Copeland's of New Orleans Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

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Copeland's of New Orleans Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

Copeland's of New Orleans Southern Fried Chicken is a crispy, golden masterpiece seasoned with bold Creole spices, served with creamy mashed potatoes and a biscuit for a true taste of Southern comfort. Make our Copeland's of New Orleans Southern Fried Chicken Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Southern Fried Chicken will taste just like Copeland's of New Orleans.

Prep Time30

Active Time30

Total Time1

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Cajun and Creole, Southern

Keyword: Cajun, Chicken Recipe, Deep Fried, Fried

Equipment

Dutch Oven

Ingredients

Vegetable Oil Enough for frying
3 pounds Chicken Pieces Example - 2 drumsticks, 2 thighs, 2 wings and each breast 1/2 cut in 2 pieces, breastbones discarded
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
1 cup All-Purpose Flour
2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning store bought or homemade, of choice
1 cup Milk
1 large Egg

Instructions

Pour 3 inches oil into a large Dutch oven. Place over medium heat.
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Put flour into shallow bowl.
In second shallow bowl, whisk milk and egg to a froth.
Dip chicken, 1 piece at a time, in flour. Roll around to fully coat.
Place in egg mixture. Fully coat.
Then dip into flour again, turning to fully coat.
Repeat with remaining chicken pieces.
When oil is heated to 340°F and shimmering, carefully place chicken, a few pieces at a time, do not crowd, into the hot oil. Fry chicken for 8 to 10 minutes per batch, until golden brown and cooked.
Remove to a paper towel-covered plate to drain. Set aside and keep warm.
Repeat with remaining chicken pieces.
Serve immediately, hot.