Mama Dips Fried Chicken

By MaryEllen

Ingredients

• 1 whole frying chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 1/2 cups self rising flour
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups shortening
• Servings: 4
• Nutrition Facts
• Serving size: 1 serving.
• Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
• Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories 1353.65
• Calories From Fat (74%) 1007.88
• % Daily Value
• Total Fat 111.98g 172%
• Saturated Fat 40.97g 205%
• Cholesterol 215.55mg 72%
• Sodium 1047.23mg 44%
• Potassium 499.49mg 14%
• Total Carbohydrates 35.13g 12%
• Fiber 1.4g 6%
• Sugar 0.11g
• Protein 47.47g 95%
• Tips
• The nutritional information includes the entire 1 1/2 cups of shortening. Obviously, not all the shortening will be absorbed into the chicken, so it's not nearly as bad as it looks!
• Reviews
• 5 stars - If this is anything like the chicken I had at Mama Dip's in Durham, it will be WONDERFUL!! - ME 1/20/2008

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a bowl mix 2 teaspoons salt with 2 cups water. Brine the chicken parts for 15-20 minutes. Drain.

2. Mix together the coating ingredients. Dip the chicken pieces into the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.

3. In a skillet over medium heat, let the shortening get hot. It should read 350F on a frying thermometer. Brown the chicken on all sides, reducing the heat if needed as it cooks. Pieces should be done in about 20 minutes. If chicken gets too brown and is not cooked enough. put on a cookie sheet and bake at 350F for 15 minutes.