Old-Time Fried Chicken
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This recipe is for classic skillet-fried chicken. It's delicious teamed with coleslaw and creamed corn.
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Ingredients
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1 2-1/2- to 3-poundbroiler-fryer chicken, cut upsee savings
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1/2 cupall-purpose floursee savings
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1/2 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1/2 teaspoonpeppersee savings
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1 5-ounce canevaporated milksee savings
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2/3 cupwatersee savings
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Lard, shortening, or cooking oilsee savings
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Directions
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In a shallow dish, stir together the all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
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In a bowl, stir together the evaporated milk and the water. Set aside.
3.
In a 12-inch skillet, heat enough lard, shortening, or cooking oil over medium heat to make 1/2-inch depth. Dip the chicken pieces in the milk mixture. Then, roll chicken in the flour mixture.
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Cook the chicken in hot fat, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until the pieces are golden on the bottom. Turn and cook the pieces about 15 minutes more or until meat is easily pierced with a fork and no longer pink.
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Remove chicken pieces from the skillet. Drain the chicken on paper towels. Serve warm. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 466, Total Fat 29 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Sodium 423 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 34 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 11%, Iron 12%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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