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Bill's Deep South Fried Chicken

Here's how you make Bill's Deep South Fried Chicken
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 35m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 cup shortening (or lard)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 to 3 pounds whole chicken (cut into pieces)
  • OPTIONAL (Sometimes for added flavor I add these ingredients into the flour, try the ones you like)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika, optional
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder, optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, optional
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat the shortening/lard in a large, cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

  • Step 2: In a brown paper lunch bag, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Shake two chicken pieces in the bag to coat, and place them in the skillet. Repeat until all of the chicken is coated and in the skillet.

  • Step 3: Fry the chicken over medium-high heat until all of the pieces have been browned on both sides.

  • Step 4: Turn the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 25 minutes.

  • Step 5: Remove the lid, and increase heat to medium-high. Continue frying until chicken pieces are a deep golden brown, and the juices run clear.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Dutch oven or large cast iron frying pan for deep frying

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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