| Total: | 45 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 5 servings |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Prep: | 15 min |
| Cook: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 to 5 servings |
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
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 5 servings |
| Calories | 906 |
| Total Fat | 71 g |
| Saturated Fat | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 33 g |
| Cholesterol | 217 mg |
| Sodium | 825 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 5 servings |
| Calories | 906 |
| Total Fat | 71 g |
| Saturated Fat | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 33 g |
| Cholesterol | 217 mg |
| Sodium | 825 mg |
Reviews
Can i use all purpose flour instead of self rising?
It is dangerous to cover anything frying with oil over fire. Just fry in a large pot but only fill 1-2 inches. Use Crisco lard. Don’t cover.
Easy recipe. It also works good for wild rabbit. Added milk to the eggs to help the batter stick.. flavor was good, but doctor the coating as you wish.. you also may want to bake after the fry on a cookie rack to cut back on the grease content(350 f for 15 mins).
Best fried chicken ive ever had,didn cook for as long as on recipe,but result was the same,succulent and crispy. Great with fries and sweetcorn
This was a great recipe! easy, quick and good tastin! Thats what its all about folks.
THIS HAS TO BE THE BEST RECIPE FOR FRIED CHICKEN. MY FAMILY JUST LOVED IT, AND WANTS IT AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK!
My husband is picky when it comes to his fried chicken and this is perfect!!
The taste is superb from one who knows!
It’s also very easy!
It’s also very easy!
it was very easy to follow. I have allows had a hard time making fried chicken till I found this recipe