MY MOM'S FRIED CHICKEN

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This waws also on the forum. My Mom's fried chicken is very basic. she always fried hers in a cast iron skillet and fried it in a cast iron skillet. The amount of salt is approx.

Provided by bullwinkle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (3 lb) roasting chickens, cut up
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, unsifted
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Wash chicken pieces.
  • Combine flour, salt and pepper in a paper bag.
  • Add a few pieces of chicken at a time shaking to coat with flour.
  • In a large cast iron skillet over moderate heat melt enough lard or vegetable shortening to measure about 1 inch deep.
  • When cooking liquid has reached frying temperature you can see a little steam rising up.
  • Cook chicken 30 minutes on each side.
  • Lay cooked chicken on a paper towel lined platter and cover the top with paper towel also.
  • this helps top keep the chicken from sweating and to stay crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.9, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 160.4, Sodium 1312.5, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 0.5, Protein 39.3

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