Fried Chicken

34 Reviews

“As simple, as easy, as tasty as it gets! With this classic fried chicken recipe, you can't go wrong - so go right and fry up some chicken tonight!” - by Shirley

Ingredients

1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour for coating
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Salt and pepper chicken pieces to taste, then roll in flour to coat. Place chicken pieces in skillet and fry on medium heat until one side is golden brown, then turn and brown other side until chicken is no longer pink inside and its juices run clear. Drain on paper towel and serve!

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
623 cal
31%

Fat
41.3 g
64%

Carbs
21.9 g
7%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Navy_Mommy

Aug. 14, 2003

"This was just like my mom used to make. It was good and basic. An iron skillet is really a must. I didn't really change anything. In the end, I drained off most of the oil and made cream gravy wit..." See moreh the drippings. Great over rice. I also looked at the Deep South Fried Chicken Recipe. They are very similar and combined the instructions for both recipes. If you have not made fried chicken before I would recommend you look at the Deep South recipe as it has a lot of really great tips."

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Kath

Jan. 13, 2010

"Dip chicken pieces in milk before dredging in the flour and the coating will be extra good. Also travels well and is great as a left-over. Use iron skillet or electric skillet so the temperature is ..." See moreconstant and add more shortening as needed."

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Wendy

Aug. 17, 2010

"This recipe was very similar to my grandmother's recipe but I wanted a thicker crust than this recipe. I followed the directions but once i floured the pieces, I gave them an egg bath and refloured ..." See morefor a thicker crust."

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