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Southern American · United States

Southern Fried Chicken with Cheese Grits

A classic Southern dish featuring crispy fried chicken served with creamy cheese grits and sautéed green beans.

45 minutes4 servings
Southern Fried Chicken with Cheese Grits
Photo: Gatorfan252525 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dip chicken pieces in milk, then coat with the flour mixture.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
  4. While chicken cooks, prepare cheese grits according to package instructions, stirring in cheddar cheese.
  5. In a separate pan, sauté green beans in butter until tender.
  6. Serve fried chicken with cheese grits and sautéed green beans.
  7. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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