How to Make Old Time Fried Chicken

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal gives a crunchy texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: peanut oil

Canola oil is healthier, while peanut oil is often cheaper in some regions.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Sriracha offers a similar flavor profile with less sugar.

Cut the chicken into pieces.

In a large skillet, add enough cooking oil to cover about half an inch and heat it to medium heat.

In a baking dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper, and mix well.

In a bowl, combine evaporated milk and water, and mix well.

Dip each chicken piece into the milk mixture, ensuring they are well covered, and place them on a plate.

Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.

Carefully add the chicken pieces to the hot oil using tongs.

Fry the chicken for 10 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then turn them over.

Continue frying for another 15 minutes on the other side until done.

Check if the chicken is done by piercing it with a fork; it should be easily pierced.

Remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up excess grease.

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