Crispy Fried Chicken

 60 min  229

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Ingredients Serves 8

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1 (4 lb) whole chicken, cut into pieces

1 cup buttermilk

2 cup all-purpose flour, for coating

1 tsp paprika

1 salt, to taste

1 black pepper, to taste

2 qt vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

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• Prep 15 min
• Cook 45 min
• Ready 60 min

1. Add flour, paprika, salt, and pepper to a large plastic bag and mix to combine.
2. Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk then, a few at a time, put them in the bag with the flour, seal the bag, and shake to coat well. Place coated chicken on a cookie sheet or tray and cover with a clean dish towel or waxed paper. Let chicken sit until the flour is a paste-like consistency.
3. Fill a large skillet (preferably cast iron) about 1/3 to 1/2 full with vegetable oil. Heat until very hot. Put in as many chicken pieces as the skillet can hold. Brown chicken on both sides, reduce heat, and cover the skillet. Cook for 30 minutes (the chicken will be cooked through, but not crispy). Remove the lid, raise the heat, and continue to fry until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate or cookie sheet and place in a warm oven. Repeat with remaining chicken.

Recipe originally inspired by AllRecipes with 5-star rating and 415 reviews.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 489	Calories from Fat 196
% Daily Value
Total Fat 22g	34%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 116mg	39%
Sodium 140mg	6%
Potassium 385mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	10%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 41g	81%

• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
• Nutrient information may not be available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. Use this data as a guide only.