Southern Fried Chicken

Name: Southern Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces; 1 cup all-purpose flour; salt to taste; ground black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

⏱️ Ready in 35 min 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 20 min 👥 6 servings 👁️ 5 views

This recipe is originally from Alabama, and has been passed down for generations.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 20 min

Serves 6

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

1 cup all-purpose flour

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

1 teaspoon paprika

1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 6

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 491

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 32g 41%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 94mg 4%

Total Carbohydrate 16.1g 6%

Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%

Total Sugars 0.1g

Protein 32.8g 66%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Add 1/2 to 3/4 inch oil to a large, heavy skillet.

Heat to approximately 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

Place chicken pieces in hot oil.

Cover, and fry until golden, turning once, 15 to 20 minutes.

Drain on paper towels.