FRIED CHICKEN

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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!

Provided by Shirley

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour for coating
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 114.9 mg, Fat 41.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 38.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 107.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g