Daniel Boones Fried Chicken

15m
Prep Time
60m
Cook Time
1h 15m
Ready In

Recipe: #44239

February 27, 2025



"Daniel Boone said: "There's no better way to cook young chicken." This fried chicken recipe originated in the family of Daniel Boone (1735-1820), the pioneer who is noted for his many daring exploits against the Indians." They had 3 pounds frying chickens , I'm use leg and thighs chicken, you do you."

Original is 4 servings
  • Dredge
  • Skillet
  • Seasoning

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (477 g)
  • Calories 846.1
  • Total Fat - 57.9 g
  • Saturated Fat - 24.2 g
  • Cholesterol - 645.3 mg
  • Sodium - 1073.5 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 19.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 2.3 g
  • Sugars - 3.3 g
  • Protein - 61 g
  • Calcium - 55.6 mg
  • Iron - 6.3 mg
  • Vitamin C - 6.3 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.3 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Roll the pieces of chicken in a wooden mixing bowl in the flour dredge, heavily seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika.

Step 2

Grease a large cast iron skillet with the butter and fry each piece of chicken, browning well on both sides.

Step 3

Then reduce the heat slightly and add the 1/4 cup water.

Step 4

Cover the skillet and cook for 15 minutes on each side.

Step 5

Take the fried chicken from the skillet and pour off all but 2 tablespoons butter. (Save the butter for cooking)

Step 6

Add the flour to the melted butter, blend well and stir until nicely browned.

Step 7

Then add the salt, pepper, paprika and boiling water.

Step 8

Simmer until the gravy is smooth and thickened, stirring constantly.

Step 9

Lastly, stir in the cream and blend.

Step 10

Pour this gravy around the chicken on a large platter.

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