Southern Fried Chicken

ingredients

• servings: 6
• 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

recipe

preparation time: 15 mins cook time: 20 mins ready time: 35 mins


• season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. roll in flour.
• 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.