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Deep South Fried Chicken

Make perfectly crispy cast iron fried chicken with just five basic ingredients and grandma's vintage recipe that's been used for over 125 years!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 351
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken cut into 8 pieces
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shortening lard or vegetable shortening

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 cup shortening in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Pat chicken pieces dry and coat each in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
  4. Carefully place 2–3 pieces in the hot shortening and fry for 10–12 minutes, turning once, until golden-brown and juices run clear.
  5. Transfer chicken to a wire rack over paper towels and let rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Repeat frying remaining chicken pieces in batches until all are cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 26gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 358mgFiber: 1g
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