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for pimento-cheese sauce, melt crisco in medium saucepan. stir in flour. add milk and salt. cook and stir over low heat until mixture thickens and comes to boil. reduce heat; add cheese, pimentos and green chiles. stir until cheese melts; keep warm.
heat 2 or 3 inches crisco oil to 365°F in deep fryer or deep saucepan.
in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. in a medium bowl, combine egg, milk, chicken and onion; add to flour mixture. mix just until moistened. drop by tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into melted shortening. fry 3 or 4 minutes or until golden brown. turn as needed for even browning. remove with slotted metal spoon. drain on paper towels. serve with chili-cheese sauce.
* or your favorite crisco oil