Fried Chicken

The basic, tried and true formula for fried chicken: flour, salt and pepper in vegetable oil.

• Calories: 623 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
• 1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour for coating

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Salt and pepper chicken pieces to taste, then roll in flour to coat. Place chicken pieces in skillet and fry on medium heat until one side is golden brown, then turn and brown other side until chicken is no longer pink inside and its juices run clear. Drain on paper towel and serve!