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Deep South Fried Chicken

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"This was my grandmother's and mother's recipe. It is 125 plus years old. If you are going to fry anything, let it be a frying size chicken. Cut your calories some other way! Start a new tradition, as I have, of fried chicken on Christmas Day!"
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This recipe has been rated 136 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the shortening in a large, cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. In a brown paper lunch bag, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Shake two chicken pieces in the bag to coat, and place them in the skillet. Repeat until all of the chicken is coated and in the skillet.
  3. Fry the chicken over medium-high heat until all of the pieces have been browned on both sides. Turn the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 25 minutes. Remove the lid, and increase heat to medium-high. Continue frying until chicken pieces are a deep golden brown, and the juices run clear.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2008 by hotmama44 
Just a note:) when cooking meats such as fried chicken, that has a crust and using eggs, use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2007 by KIMBERLYP 
Excellent!! The only thing that makes it better is brining the chicken. Soak the chicken in a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2005 by amydoll 
Wow. I have tried to make fried chicken many times different ways. On the stove, in a deep... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by NYCook 
Wonderful recipe! A few modification: used 2 cups vegetable oil, added 1 tablespoon garlic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2004 by RENEESM 
I was craving Fried chicken, so when i came upon this recipe i was stunned to see how simple... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2006 by VORCHA 
Great flavor and crust. I did marinate the chicken in buttermilk overnight and add seasoning... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2005 by XYTHEX 
Couldn't be any easier to make this recipe. I used a teflon frying pan and shortening and had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by MRSO 
Thanks so much for the tip on using a heavy skillet. I always had problems with the chicken... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2003 by punkypower 
I didn't have a cast-iron skillet, so I used a regular one. I think the cast-iron is the key... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Deep South Fried Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 351

  • Total Fat: 14.7g
  • Cholesterol: 72mg
  • Sodium: 358mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 26g

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