Deep South Fried Chicken Recipe
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Deep South Fried Chicken

By: Marilyn 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (186)

What to Drink?
Wine Sparkling wine
Cocktail Smirnoff Moscow Mule
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 351 | Total Fat: 14.7g | Cholesterol: 72mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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

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