Recipes by Mom -- Best Fried Chicken -- Fried Chicken Recipe -- Southern Fried Chicken Recipe -- Peach Sauce Recipe

This is the Best Fried Chicken recipe in the world. Very southern, very sultry, especially with the peach sauce. This fried chicken recipe is quick and easy and can be made quicker than going for take-out. Enjoy this best fried chicken recipe with Tea Biscuits or Corn Bread.

Ingredients

CHICKEN AND BATTER (COATING)

6 pieces chicken (drumsticks, breast, thighs)
1 egg lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Measuring cup and measuring spoons
2 mixing bowls
Sauce pan with oil or deep fryer

SOUTHERN BELLE PEACH SAUCE

Half can peaches (5 – 6 ounces)
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Measuring cup and measuring spoons
Sauce pan

Preparation

Best Fried Chicken

CHICKEN AND BATTER
In one bowl, add one lightly beaten egg and 1/2 cup milk. In another bowl, mix together all dry ingredients. Dip the chicken pieces in the egg/milk mixture then coat in the flour mixture. Deep fry coated chicken pieces.

SOUTHERN BELLE PEACH SAUCE
Add all ingredients in a sauce pan. Heat on low until sauce is thickened.

Helpful Hints

Wash chicken pieces first under cold water. Make the peach sauce first.