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Southern Fried Chicken

SUBMITTED BY: Cindy Garrick  PHOTO BY: Allrecipes 

"This recipe is originally from Alabama, and has been passed down for generations."
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This recipe has been rated 130 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

  1. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Roll in flour.
  2. Add 1/2 to 3/4 inch oil to a large, heavy skillet. Heat to approximately 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place chicken pieces in hot oil. Cover, and fry until golden, turning once, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 3, 2006 by cookingood 
Can anyone give a helpful hint as to how to keep the flour mixture on the chicken? Mine came... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 9, 2005 by TREXNONNY 
This is a fabulous recipe, excellent tasting crispy chicken and doesn't take a rocket... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 7, 2007 by BOORAD484 
From a southern girl, let me tell you this is the real thing! As someone else points out,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 3, 2007 by Kim 
Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! The chicken came out crisp and golden, while remaining... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 24, 2007 by whats4dinner 
I made this last week for the entire family. My dad ate 3 pieces and said he hadn't had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 21, 2006 by StevenRN 
This was THE best fried chicken I ever had. I have tried lots of recipies but none turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 18, 2007 by tinypeanuts 
This recipe is fantastic! I was afraid of frying chicken in oil because I'd never done it. But... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 8, 2006 by RACHIEH 
great fried chicken! I have always been intimidated by frying chicken. I usually marinate it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 2, 2007 by flowerladytoo 
Excellent recipe! I tried this with boneless/skinless chicken breasts and it came out crispy... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 1, 2004 by TchrJrHi 
I always have a hard time making fried chicken...something always seems to go wrong. NOT THIS... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Southern Fried Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 491

  • Total Fat: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 97mg
  • Sodium: 94mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
  • Protein: 32.8g

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