fried chicken?

[cdekovic]

Valentino's has some pretty good bird on their buffet

[bellzisu]

In deep SE Iowa there is a place called Mt. Hamill Tap. It is basically a big roadhouse in the middle of nowhere. This place has a sign that reads "You'd have to be a rooster to find a fresher piece of chicken."

This is the best fried chicken I have ever had. Ever. Nobody else comes close. You should see this place on the weekend. They have two huge rooms, and they will be packed, and there will still be 30 people in line just to get seated. Again, this is happening in the middle of BFE. The chicken is amazing.

There is a place in Illinois called Rips Tavern in Ladd... Best chicken on earth. They have fried pickle slices, they bring out baskets of the fried chicken breading like Long John Silvers.

No silverware, no plates... Eat with your hands and damn cheap beer... Great place.

[SCNCY]

Ok i get it.

[TarHeelHawk]

Merle Hay Mall area, Des Moines?

Ames, IA to Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits - Google Maps

It's right across from Bob Brown Chevy, and there is also a Popeyes next to Carlos O'Kellys on SE 14th.

[TarHeelHawk]

man, des moines DOES have everything ... if you tell me there is a Bojangles too I'll pack my bags right now

That's a blast from the past, I haven't had Bojangles in ages.

[LindenCy]

Does Amish country in Iowa have good fried chicken? I know the Amish area in Illinois has some great chicken.

[TarHeelHawk]

Does Amish country in Iowa have good fried chicken? I know the Amish area in Illinois has some great chicken.

If the Amana Colonies count as Amish, then yes. The Ox Yoke right of I-80 has fantastic fried chicken.

[clones_jer]

If the Amana Colonies count as Amish, then yes. The Ox Yoke right of I-80 has fantastic fried chicken.

Ox Yoke blows. and don't ruin Bojangles for me by liking it.

[FarminCy]

If the Amana Colonies count as Amish, then yes. The Ox Yoke right of I-80 has fantastic fried chicken.

Man I love that place. Used to have a family Christmas in the amanas every year and I would just destroy breakfast at that place. But nothing comes close to the 8 pork chops and three bowls of sauerkraut I ate at the Colony Inn for our Christmas party. Ah the memories.

[TarHeelHawk]

Ox Yoke blows. and don't ruin Bojangles for me by liking it.

I like Bojangles, deal with it. I also like Andy's cheesesteaks, and Wilburs BBQ in Clayton. And Waffle House.

This guy has it right, Ox Yoke is ******* awesome.

Man I love that place. Used to have a family Christmas in the amanas every year and I would just destroy breakfast at that place. But nothing comes close to the 8 pork chops and three bowls of sauerkraut I ate at the Colony Inn for our Christmas party. Ah the memories.

[Clone9]

There is a Bojangles less than 1 mile from my house right now......maybe I'll get it for lunch tomorrow. This is the best part about living in the south....chicken and buscuits.

[clones_jer]

If you like Ryans, or Bonanza, or other retiree food the Amanas is the place for you.

[swammi]

How about some strategies. Because usually what I will do is cover some chicken in flower, and then fry it in a frying pan in some oil. Or I will take the chicken in flower, then egg, and then some bread crumbs. I'm wondering if I need to add more oil or if I need to add something like baking powder or something like that.

OK:

Put your flour in a bag or plastic container and add some salt and pepper to it to season the flour. cut the chicken up (halve each breast so that you have 4 pieces of breast and leave the skin on.) then pat it dry.

Heat your oil to about 350, make sure it is up to temp (using an electric skillet works well). Shake the chicken in the flour to lightly coat it, dip it in egg wash, then shake it in the seasoned flour again, shake off excess flour, and into the pan. Fry your chicken about 10-12 min on a side (turning once) (20-25 min total). Cover the pan for the last 8-10 mins. Be sure to have your camera ready, it will be beautiful and delicious.

Experiment with seasoning your flower. I like a little ground sage and garlic powder also.

Hope you enjoy it.

[SCNCY]

OK:

Put your flour in a bag or plastic container and add some salt and pepper to it to season the flour. cut the chicken up (halve each breast so that you have 4 pieces of breast and leave the skin on.) then pat it dry.

Heat your oil to about 350, make sure it is up to temp (using an electric skillet works well). Shake the chicken in the flour to lightly coat it, dip it in egg wash, then shake it in the seasoned flour again, shake off excess flour, and into the pan. Fry your chicken about 10-12 min on a side (turning once) (20-25 min total). Cover the pan for the last 8-10 mins. Be sure to have your camera ready, it will be beautiful and delicious.

Experiment with seasoning your flower. I like a little ground sage and garlic powder also.

Hope you enjoy it.

Thanks a lot!

[JP4CY]

I use this recipe when I make chicken fried steaks, not sure if it would work with chicken too:

The Best Chicken Fried Steak - All Recipes