Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
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Southern Fried Chicken

By: Cindy Garrick 
"This recipe is originally from Alabama, and has been passed down for generations."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (166)

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What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Sao Paulo Lime and Vodka
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 491 | Total Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 97mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2006 by cookingood   view full review
Can anyone give a helpful hint as to how to keep the flour mixture on the chicken? Mine came...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2005 by TREXNONNY   view full review
This is a fabulous recipe, excellent tasting crispy chicken and doesn't take a rocket...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2007 by BOORAD484   view full review
From a southern girl, let me tell you this is the real thing! As someone else points out,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2007 by Kim   view full review
Beautiful! Beautiful! Beautiful! The chicken came out crisp and golden, while remaining...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2007 by whats4dinner   view full review
I made this last week for the entire family. My dad ate 3 pieces and said he hadn't had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2006 by StevenRN   view full review
This was THE best fried chicken I ever had. I have tried lots of recipies but none turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2007 by tinypeanuts   view full review
This recipe is fantastic! I was afraid of frying chicken in oil because I'd never done it. But...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2004 by Momof2   view full review
I always have a hard time making fried chicken...something always seems to go wrong. NOT THIS...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2007 by flowerladytoo   view full review
Excellent recipe! I tried this with boneless/skinless chicken breasts and it came out crispy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2006 by RACHIEH   view full review
great fried chicken! I have always been intimidated by frying chicken. I usually marinate it...

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