How to Southern Fry Chicken

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Southern Fried Chicken is a favorite. And a main dish for many families every week. There is a special technique to southern frying chicken a good crispy golden brown. And it is easy to learn. Follow the directions here to prepare the next fried chicken meal for the family.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Chicken Recipe

Step 1

First it is a good idea to gather together all the ingredients that are needed to prepare the fried chicken. These include
Fryer Chicken
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 cup of flour
Vegetable Oil or Crisco
Frying Pan
Turning Fork
Serving Platter
Step 2

At the grocery store there are various cuts of chicken for roasting, baking, frying. Make sure to purchase a chicken that is specifically for frying. And purchase the precut variety.
Step 3

Remove the chicken from it's package. Place under running water in the sink. Wash and dry. And set aside on a platter or paper towels.
Step 4

Now, coat each piece of chicken. Place the flour, and seasonings in a large baggy. Shake to mix up. Drop the pieces of chicken into the bag and shake until the pieces of chicken are coated completely.
Step 5

Melt the vegetable oil or Crisco in a skillet. Saved bacon fat is the best. Use if it is available. Make sure the oil is about 1/2 inch thick
in the frying pan. The oil should be hot but not so smoking hot to fill
the kitchen up with smoke.
Step 6

Place pieces of chicken in the oil and let them brown. Cover and continue cooking the chicken pieces until they are very juicy and tender.
Step 7

Once the chicken is through cooking place the pieces on an absorbent paper towel before serving. This is to remove any excess oil.