Real Simple Fried Chicken

Name: Real Simple Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 frying chicken; salt; pepper; 1 ½ cups self-rising flour; peanut oil

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
526 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Real Simple Fried Chicken

Iris Warren

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My simplest and most authentic recipe for Real Simple Southern Fried Chicken. Quick and easy for a family dinner or special occasion.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 frying chicken cut up
salt
pepper
1 ½ cups self-rising flour
peanut oil

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Instructions

Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in a shallow pan.
Liberally salt and pepper the chicken on both sides.
Sprinkle flour over the chicken in the pan. Toss the chicken until well coated with flour.
Meanwhile, heat the peanut oil in a large iron skillet.
Place the chicken pieces skin side down in the hot oil. Cook for approximately 10 minutes or until the skin is pale golden brown.
Turn the chicken over and cook for 10 minutes on the second side.
Turn chicken pieces once more and reduce the heat to medium low. Cover and cook for approximately 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove cooked chicken to a paper towel lined plate or a rack set in a baking pan and allow it to drain for about 5 minutes.

Notes

Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for a day or two. You can reheat them in a 250 degree oven for about 15 minutes.
Use additional seasonings if you like (i.e., cayenne, hot pepper sauces, seasoned salt), but for the most authentic taste, stick with just salt and pepper.
I recommend using peanut oil because it will withstand higher temperatures for a longer time without burning than other oils.
Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for a day or two. You can reheat them in a 250 degree oven for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 526kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 134mg (6%) Potassium 376mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 267IU (5%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 526 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1
Calories	526kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	11g	4%
Protein	37g	74%
Fat	36g	55%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	143mg	48%
Sodium	134mg	6%
Potassium	376mg	8%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	267IU	5%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	23mg	2%
Iron	2mg	11%