Traditional Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (2 to 2 1/2-lb) chicken
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
3 cups lard

Directions:

Cut the chicken into frying pieces. In a shallow bowl beat the eggs and then stir in the milk, salt, and pepper. Soak the chicken in the milk mixture for 5 to 10 minutes. Roll the chicken in flour, being sure to completely cover each piece. Set aside to dry.
In a large cast-iron skillet melt lard over medium heat. When the fat is very hot add the thighs and legs and cook for several minutes. Add the other pieces, being careful not to overcrowd the skillet. Continue cooking until the chicken is golden brown on 1 side (about 5 minutes). Turn and brown on the other side. Reduce the heat to medium low. Cover the pan and cook for 15 minutes. Turn the pieces, cover, and continue to cook for 15 minutes longer. Uncover for the last 5 to 10 minutes so the crust will be crisp.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2210.21 Kcal (9254 kJ)
Calories from fat	1790.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	198.95g	306%
Cholesterol	484.22mg	161%
Sodium	1686.76mg	70%
Potassium	727.55mg	15%
Total Carbs	38.34g	13%
Sugars	3.07g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.55g	6%
Protein	60.46g	121%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	14%
Iron	5.7mg	32%
Calcium	279.7mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	387.66 Kcal (1623 kJ)
Calories from fat	314.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.9g	306%
Cholesterol	84.93mg	161%
Sodium	295.85mg	70%
Potassium	127.61mg	15%
Total Carbs	6.72g	13%
Sugars	0.54g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.27g	6%
Protein	10.6g	121%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	14%
Iron	1mg	32%
Calcium	49.1mg	28%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
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