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fresh milled fried chicken

Fresh Milled Flour Fried Chicken

With the health benefits of fresh milled flour being as good as they are, I am always trying to use it where I would normally use traditional flour in my kitchen. I just know you will love this crispy, delicious and nutritious fresh milled flour fried chicken!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups coconut oil 450 g
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 cup soft white wheat berries 175 g
  • 1 cup hard red wheat berries 210 g
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp salt plus additional for salting cooked chicken, to taste

Equipment

  • Grain Mill
  • Heavy bottom pan for frying
  • Baking sheet best if it has a wire rack

Method
 

  1. In your cast iron pan or dutch oven, heat your coconut oil (2 cups, 450 g) over medium high heat. The oil needs to get nice and hot before you begin frying the chicken.
    fresh milled flour fried chicken
  2. Grind your soft white wheat berries (1 cup, 175 g) and hard red wheat berries (1 cup, 210 g) in your grain mill. Set aside.
  3. Slice your chicken breast (2 pounds) into tenders. If they are very large, slice them in half so that you have two thinner pieces then slice into tenders.
  4. Prepare to fry your tenders by making the egg wash (2 eggs, 1/2 cup milk or 120 g) and adding the salt (1 tsp) to the freshly milled flour, giving it a good whisk to incorporate the salt well.
  5. Bread the chicken tenders by first dipping them into the egg wash, then into the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated with flour. Place your breaded chicken tenders into your hot oil. Be sure not to overcrowd the pan. You will likely need to do this in multiple batches.
    fresh milled flour fried chicken
  6. Fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes, then flip and fry for another 2-3 minutes until they are golden and crispy. You can check the internal temperature of the chicken if you want to be sure they are fully cooked. The temperature should read at least 165°F.
    fresh milled flour fried chicken
  7. Place the cooked chicken onto a paper towel lined baking sheet. It is best if the baking sheet has some sort of wire rack to elevate the chicken and allow excess oil to drip off. Salt the hot chicken well. Repeat this process until all of your chicken is fried. Serve with homemade fries, in wraps, on salads or any way you prefer and enjoy your delicious fresh milled flour fried chicken.
    fresh milled fried chicken

Notes

Tips
  • Make sure your oil is nice and hot before placing the chicken in. To test if it is ready, sprinkle a little flour into the oil. If it immediately sizzles, you know it is hot enough.
  • Don't overcrowd your pan. Not overcrowding allows the chicken to cook more quickly and become more crispy.
  • Use a baking sheet with a wire rack to elevate the cooked chicken and allow any excess oil to drip off.
 
Substitutions
  • Coconut oil - You can use any oil with a high smoke point. I would avoid using olive oil as it is not best for frying.
  • Milk - If you do not have milk on hand, you can use an extra egg in its place.
  • Wheat - You can use any wheat variety you would like for this recipe, I simply prefer a combination of soft white and hard red.