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Classic Southern Fried Chicken

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
45 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner Southern
Classic Southern Fried Chicken
Ingredients
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
Instructions
1
Heat the shortening in a substantial, heavy skillet over high heat.
2
Concurrently, blend together flour, salt, and pepper in a simple paper bag. Add two chicken pieces, seal the bag, and mix to evenly coat. Introduce the coated chicken into the hot skillet and repeat with the remaining chicken until all pieces are coated and in the skillet.
3
Fry the chicken until it develops a rich brown color, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Decrease the heat to low-medium, cover, and cook for a considerable amount of time, 25 minutes. Uncover the lid and raise the heat to high; continue cooking until the chicken reaches a deep golden brown color and its juices flow freely, approximately 5 additional minutes. Verify the chicken's doneness by inserting an instant-read thermometer close to the bone, which should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).