Fried Chicken

Name: Fried Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 chicken, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 broiler (2-1/2 to 3 lbs.) or 1 broiler-fryer chicken (2-1/2 to 3 lbs.); shortening

Submitted by Susan Doty in Texas

"This is my favorite fried chicken recipe. It's so easy and tastes so good."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 6
Yields:: 1 chicken
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
¹⁄₂ teaspoon garlic powder
1 broiler (2-1/2 to 3 lbs.) or 1 broiler-fryer chicken (2-1/2 to 3 lbs.)
shortening

directions

In a bowl, combine first four ingredients.
Wash and dry chicken, coat pieces in flour mixture.
In skillet, melt shortening to 1/2 inch depth over med-high heat.
Fry chicken in hot shortening until golden brown on all sides.
Return all chicken to pan; cover and cook over low heat until chicken is done, about 30 minutes.