Down-Home Southern Fried Chicken

Updated June 03, 2009
Credit: John Kernick

Nothing says "Welcome Home" better than a big platter of fried chicken. Instead of picking up a bucket, save a little money and make it yourself.

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Sweet Tea-Brined Fried Chicken

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Sweet Tea-Brined Fried Chicken Recipe

A marriage of Southern favorites: Our salty-sweet brine of brown sugar and freshly brewed tea infuses this picnic-perfect chicken with juicy flavor before frying. Bonus: The tannins in tea act as a natural tenderizer.

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Buttermilk-Soaked, Bacon-Fried Chicken in Gravy

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Buttermilk-Soaked, Bacon-Fried Chicken in Gravy Recipe

This recipe is full of Southern flavor that comes from soaking chicken in a buttermilk and hot sauce marinade before frying with bacon drippings in a skillet.

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Mama's Fried Chicken

Mama's Fried Chicken Recipe

Treat your family to a meal of old-fashioned fried chicken that's "just like Mama used to make". You'll love it, even if your mama never actually made fried chicken.

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Peppery Chicken Fried Chicken

Peppery Chicken Fried Chicken Recipe

A double dose of pepper–red and black–adds a kick to this fried chicken. The light and crispy coating features saltine cracker crumbs in addition to the flour and baking powder.

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Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken with Coleslaw

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Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken with Coleslaw Recipe

Soaking the chicken in buttermilk before dredging adds a bit of a tangy flavor, and using cracker meal in the coating mixture adds extra crunch. The easy, creamy coleslaw makes a perfect accompaniment for the crispy chicken.

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Oven-Fried Chicken

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Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe

Skip the skillet and use a baking sheet instead. A coating of breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese and chili powder sets this oven-fried chicken apart from basic fried chicken recipes.

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Timely Fried Chicken

Timely Fried Chicken Recipe

If you're feeding a big crowd, this recipe is a great choice. Cutting up a whole chicken instead of buying prepackaged pieces is a great way to save money.

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Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken

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Cajun Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe

Use panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) to get an extra-crispy coating on your chicken. Because it's oven-fried, there's no need for oil, so one serving has only 3.7 grams of fat.

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Fake-and-Bake "Fried" Chicken

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Fake-and-Bake "Fried" Chicken Recipe

It's hard to beat a crispy fried chicken that you can make in about 30 minutes with only 3 ingredients. Hint: Ranch dressing and instant potato flakes are the magic ingredients.

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Fiery "Fried" Chicken

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Fiery "Fried" Chicken Recipe

The distinctive flavor of this oven-fried chicken comes from chili-garlic sauce and pineapple juice. It's a great choice for weeknight dinners when you're tired of the "same ol' chicken recipes."

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