Description
Learn how to make delicious Mustard Fried Chicken with this easy recipe. Coated in tangy mustard and a blend of flavorful spices, this Southern-style fried chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 pounds), cut into pieces
Mustard Coating:
- 1 cup yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
Seasoned Flour:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Coat the Chicken: In a large bowl, coat chicken pieces with mustard and hot sauce. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare Seasoned Flour: Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne in a bowl.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F.
- Dredge and Fry: Dredge chicken in seasoned flour, then fry until golden and cooked through.
- Drain and Serve: Drain fried chicken on a rack or paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the chicken pieces before frying.
- Spicy brown or Dijon mustard can be used for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg