skillet fried chicken
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This is a Tennessean recipe from The James K. Polk Cookbook.
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yield
4 -5
prep time
10 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Pan Fry
Ingredients For skillet fried chicken
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1 cflour
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1 1/2 tspsalt
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1/2 tsppepper
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1 (2lb)frying chicken, cut up or 2 lbs chicken parts
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3/4 cshortening
- MIX FLOUR, SALT & PEPPER IN A BAG OR DEEP DISH PIE PAN
How To Make skillet fried chicken
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1Melt shortening in large heavy, preferably cast-iron, skillet. Place chicken in medium hot shortening and fry on one side for 10 minutes. Lower heat; cover and cook 5 minutes. Turn chicken pieces and return heat to medium; fry on second side 10 minutes. Lower heat, cover and cook 5 minutes. Cook uncovered a few minutes more for crispy crust. Remove chicken and drain on paper towels
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2CREAM GRAVY 3 tablespoons fat from cooking chicken 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups water or 1 cup milk and 1 cup water Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: Return fat to skillet and add flour. Stir and scrape crusts from sides and bottom of skillet. Cook over low heat 2-3 minutes. Add liquid, correct seasons, and cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes. Serve gravy over hot biscuits, mashed potatoes, or rice.
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3NOTE: The flavor of chicken is greatly improved if it is properly stored when purchased; that is, rinsed, drained, lightly salted, and stored in refrigerator overnight or soaked in cold salt water 1 hour before cooking.
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