Daniel Boones Fried Chicken
Created by dienia b on February 27, 2025
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 60m
- Recipe #44239
Ingredients
- Dredge
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken legs
- Skillet
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup water
- Seasoning
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup water, boiling
- 2 ounces heavy cream
How to Make
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Step 1: Roll the pieces of chicken in a wooden mixing bowl in the flour dredge, heavily seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika.
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Step 2: Grease a large cast iron skillet with the butter and fry each piece of chicken, browning well on both sides.
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Step 3: Then reduce the heat slightly and add the 1/4 cup water.
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Step 4: Cover the skillet and cook for 15 minutes on each side.
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Step 5: Take the fried chicken from the skillet and pour off all but 2 tablespoons butter. (Save the butter for cooking)
How to Make
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Step 6: Add the flour to the melted butter, blend well and stir until nicely browned.
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Step 7: Then add the salt, pepper, paprika and boiling water.
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Step 8: Simmer until the gravy is smooth and thickened, stirring constantly.
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Step 9: Lastly, stir in the cream and blend.
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Step 10: Pour this gravy around the chicken on a large platter.