Farm Chicken Recipe
Flash Fried 1/2 Chicken (4 pieces) per person or Chicken Strips (3 to 4 pieces). All Dinners Served With: Kidney Bean Salad, Cole Slaw, Cottage Cheese, Pickled Beets, and Corn Fritters. Choice of Potato (Baked, Mashed or French Fries) or Mac & Cheese. Served With Homemade Gravy.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Kidney Bean Salad
Cole Slaw
Cottage Cheese
Pickled Beets
Corn Fritters
Potato or Mac & Cheese
Gravy
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the whole chicken and pat dry. Cut the chicken into 8 pieces (2 legs, 2 thighs, 2 wings, and 2 breasts).
- 2
- 3
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in batches and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes per side. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Preparation of Kidney Bean Salad
- 4
Prepare the Salad
Rinse and drain the canned kidney beans. Chop the red onion and bell pepper.
- 5
Mix the Dressing
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine kidney beans, chopped onion, bell pepper, and dressing. Toss thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Preparation of Cole Slaw
- 7
Shred the Cabbage and Carrot
Finely shred the green cabbage and grate the carrot.
- 8
Make the Dressing
In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt to create a dressing.
- 9
Combine and Toss
In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, and dressing. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.
Preparation of Corn Fritters
- 10
Mix the Batter
In a bowl, combine corn kernels, flour, egg, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- 11
Fry the Fritters
In a skillet, heat cooking oil over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Preparation of Potato or Mac & Cheese
- 12
- 13
Preparation of Gravy
- 14
Make the Gravy
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth, then gradually add chicken broth. Cook, stirring until thickened. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.