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Fried Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: Shirley PHOTO BY: JD

"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!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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!

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2003 by Navy_Mommy
This was just like my mom used to make. It was good and basic. An iron skillet is really a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2004 by QUASINAUGHT
Just like my father used to make. Nice and crunchy. The chicken does take a long time to cook.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by Verna
Yummy and simple. My husband made this last night and the kids ate it right up.I am not a fan... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2008 by Nikki
The recipe is easy and quick, tastes okay, i added seasoned salt to give more flavor and i... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by Danielle M.
delicious! I made this in my iron skillet and it came out perfect! I will deffinately use this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2006 by shan
a great begining fried chicken recipe though it could use a little more spice MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2006 by BRENDA
Very bland. Better with seasoned breadcrumbs. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2008 by tms
i tried this recipe for my family, they are very picky eater but they loved the chicken. It... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2006 by Abby
This was my first time ever frying chicken, and all in all I think it went pretty well. Since... MORE


 
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