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Southern Fried Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 80 Minutes
Servings: 6
Fried chicken always makes me think of Sundays. This recipe is cooked on a stove top, but can also be cooked in an electric skillet.
Ingredients:
1 cut up frying chicken
2 cups flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 cups oil
Directions:
1. In a 12 inch skillet (or cast iron skillet) heat oil to 325.
2. Combine flour, cornstarch, pepper, salt, garlic and paprika.
3. Coat dampened chicken in flour mixture, and shake any excess off.
4. Place chicken in hot oil brown evenly on all sides.
5. When lightly browned (15 to 20 minutes) reduce heat; cover cook slowly 30 to 40 minutes.
6. Uncover the last 5 to 10 minutes increase heat to crisp skin.
By RecipeOfHealth.com