My simplest and most authentic recipe for Real Simple Southern Fried Chicken. Quick and easy for a family dinner or special occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Ingredients
1frying chickencut up
salt
pepper
1 ½cupsself-rising flour
Peanut oil
Instructions
Place the chicken pieces in a single layer in a shallow pan.
Liberally salt and pepper the chicken on both sides.
Sprinkle flour over the chicken in the pan. Toss the chicken until well coated with flour.
Meanwhile, heat the peanut oil in a large iron skillet.
Place the chicken pieces skin side down in the hot oil.
Cook for approximately 10 minutes or until the skin is pale golden brown.
Turn the chicken over and cook for 10 minutes on the second side.
Turn chicken pieces once more and reduce the heat to medium low.
Cover and cook for approximately 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove cooked chicken to a paper towel lined plate or a rack set in a baking pan and allow it to drain for about 5 minutes.
Notes
Use additional seasonings if you like (i.e., cayenne, hot pepper sauces, seasoned salt), but for the most authentic taste, stick with just salt and pepper.
I recommend using peanut oil because it will withstand higher temperatures for a longer time without burning than other oils.
Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for a day or two. You can reheat them in a 250 degree oven for about 15 minutes.