Crispy Fried Chicken

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Crispy Fried Chicken). I experimented for many years before developing this recipe. It's bits and pieces of hints I had heard over the years. I have had many compliments on this chicken. Most of this recipe is dependant on your own taste. It's more a matter of preparation and cooking method!

Brief

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Crispy Fried Chicken

Ingredients

1 (4 pound) chicken

cut into pieces

1 cup buttermilk

2 cups all-purpose flour for coating

1 teaspoon paprika

salt and pepper to taste

2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Take your cut up chicken pieces and skin them if you prefer. Put the flour in a large plastic bag (let the amount of chicken you are cooking dictate the amount of flour you use). Season the flour with paprika salt and pepper to taste (paprika helps to brown the chicken).

Step 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 the coated chicken on a cookie sheet or tray and cover with a clean dish towel or waxed paper. LET SIT UNTIL THE FLOUR IS OF A PASTE-LIKE CONSISTENCY. THIS IS CRUCIAL!

Step 3

Fill a large skillet (cast iron is best) 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 the chicken in HOT oil on both sides. When browned reduce heat and cover skillet; let cook for 30 minutes (the chicken will be cooked through but not crispy). Remove cover raise heat again and continue to fry until crispy.

Step 4

Drain the fried chicken on paper towels. Depending on how much chicken you have you may have to fry in a few shifts. Keep the finished chicken in a slightly warm oven while preparing the rest.

Nutritional Information

Crispy Fried Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 488.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 40.7g 82%

Carbohydrates: 29.5g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 1.1g 4%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 21.8g 34%

Saturated Fat: 5.8g 29%

Cholesterol: 116.1mg 39%

Vitamin A Iu: 271.9IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 21.1mg 162%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 70.5mcg 18%

Calcium: 62.4mg 6%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 42.7mg 15%

Potassium: 385mg 11%

Sodium: 140.1mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 37%

Calories From Fat: 196

*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 is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.