Tanya’s Louisiana Southern Fried Chicken
Tanya's Louisiana fried chicken is extra moist because it uses evaporated milk in the batter.
The chicken is cut into pieces and coated with a herbed flour mixture before being fried.
The result is flavorful fried chicken.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 24, 2026Share
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Tanya's Louisiana fried chicken is extra moist because it uses evaporated milk in the batter.
The chicken is cut into pieces and coated with a herbed flour mixture before being fried.
The result is flavorful fried chicken.
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Ingredients 9
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces
2 eggs, beaten
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
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1
Mix the eggs and evaporated milk in a bowl. Add most of the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Set aside.
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2
Sprinkle a little salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on both sides of the chicken pieces.
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3
Heat 1.5 cups of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Put 2.5 cups of flour in a plastic bag.
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4
Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then put it in the bag with flour. Shake the bag to coat the chicken with flour. Put the coated chicken in the hot oil. Check the oil is hot by sprinkling a little flour in it - if it fries, it's ready.
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5
Fry the chicken for about 5 minutes on one side, then turn it over. Cook for another 10 minutes or until the meat is cooked and the juices are clear.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 638 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 30g
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Saturated Fat 9g
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Cholesterol 177mg
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Sodium 960mg
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Total Carbohydrate 48g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 43g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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