Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe

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Crispy Fried Chicken
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Directions:

  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).
  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!
  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.
  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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 992.45 Kcal (4155 kJ)
Calories from fat 407.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.26g 70%
Cholesterol 54.39mg 18%
Sodium 569.49mg 24%
Potassium 1558.32mg 33%
Total Carbs 122.44g 41%
Sugars 1.56g 6%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g 42%
Protein 21.39g 43%
Vitamin C 13.5mg 23%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 89.4mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 279.22 Kcal (1169 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.73g 70%
Cholesterol 15.3mg 18%
Sodium 160.22mg 24%
Potassium 438.42mg 33%
Total Carbs 34.45g 41%
Sugars 0.44g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.95g 42%
Protein 6.02g 43%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 23%
Iron 0.9mg 18%
Calcium 25.1mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 22.8
    Points
  • 26
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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