Traditional Southern Fried Chicken

Recipe courtesy Mary Bo Bo’s, Nashville, TN

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Total Time:
45 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Yield:
4 to 5 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 to 2 1/2-pound) chicken
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 3 cups lard

Directions

Cut the chicken into frying pieces. In a shallow bowl beat the eggs and then stir in the milk, salt, and pepper. Soak the chicken in the milk mixture for 5 to 10 minutes. Roll the chicken in flour, being sure to completely cover each piece. Set aside to dry.

In a large cast-iron skillet melt lard over medium heat. When the fat is very hot add the thighs and legs and cook for several minutes. Add the other pieces, being careful not to overcrowd the skillet. Continue cooking until the chicken is golden brown on 1 side (about 5 minutes). Turn and brown on the other side. Reduce the heat to medium low. Cover the pan and cook for 15 minutes. Turn the pieces, cover, and continue to cook for 15 minutes longer. Uncover for the last 5 to 10 minutes so the crust will be crisp

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  • on July 22, 2007

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    This was a great recipe! easy, quick and good tastin! Thats what its all about folks.

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  • on November 07, 2006

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    THIS HAS TO BE THE BEST RECIPE FOR FRIED CHICKEN. MY FAMILY JUST LOVED IT, AND WANTS IT AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK!

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  • on October 14, 2006

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    My husband is picky when it comes to his fried chicken and this is perfect!!

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