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Fried Chicken

By: Shirley 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 623 | Total Fat: 41.3g | Cholesterol: 115mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 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 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2010 by Kath   view full review
Dip chicken pieces in milk before dredging in the flour and the coating will be extra good. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2004 by QUASINAUGHT   view full review
Just like my father used to make. Nice and crunchy. The chicken does take a long time to cook....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2010 by Wendy   view full review
This recipe was very similar to my grandmother's recipe but I wanted a thicker crust than this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2008 by Nikki   view full review
The recipe is easy and quick, tastes okay, i added seasoned salt to give more flavor and i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by Danielle M.   view full review
delicious! I made this in my iron skillet and it came out perfect! I will deffinately use this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2006 by Abby   view full review
This was my first time ever frying chicken, and all in all I think it went pretty well. Since...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2008 by tms   view full review
i tried this recipe for my family, they are very picky eater but they loved the chicken. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by Verna   view full review
Yummy and simple. My husband made this last night and the kids ate it right up.I am not a fan...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2006 by shan   view full review
a great begining fried chicken recipe though it could use a little more spice

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