Popeye Fried Chicken

Chicken pieces are dipped in a flavorful dry spice mix, eggs and cereal crumbs, then browned in hot oil and finally baked to a golden crisp.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 733 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 3 cups self-rising flour
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• ¼ cup cold water
• 3 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 packet dry spaghetti sauce mix
• 2 cups oil for frying
• 3 tablespoons seasoning salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a shallow dish or bowl mix together the flour, cornstarch, seasoning salt, paprika, baking soda, dressing mix, soup mix, spaghetti sauce mix and sugar. Place cereal crumbs in another shallow dish or bowl, and mix together eggs and water in a third shallow dish or bowl.

Step 2

Heat oil (1 inch deep) in a large skillet over medium high heat. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Dip chicken pieces into dry coating mix, egg/water mixture, cereal crumbs, briefly into dry mix once more, then drop into hot oil skin side down. Brown for 3 to 4 minutes, then brown other side of each piece.

Step 4

Place browned chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish, skin side up, and cover dish with aluminum foil leaving one side open for escaping steam.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender and juices run clear. Remove cover and bake another 5 minutes to let coating become crisp; serve.