Mom'S Fried Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 1 3-lb. fryer
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • 1 tbsp. black pepper
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup butter flavored Crisco.

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken in eight pieces. Season well with salt and pepper. Set aside. Mix eggs, and water. Submerge chicken pieces in egg mixture. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Put flour in a large bowl. Place chicken pieces in bowl with flour mixture & coat well.
  3. Melt butter and Crisco in a large frying pan over medium heat (about 350°F.) Place chicken in pan. Fry, turning as chicken browns. Heavy parts such as breast, thighs, and legs will take 15 to 20 minutes, wings about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain chicken on paper towels. Can keep warm in preheated oven (350 degrees).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

524 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14g 28% DV
Total Fat 29.1g 37% DV
Carbs 55.8g 20% DV
Fiber 7g 25% DV
Sugar 0.2g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9782.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 558.5mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 165.8mg 55% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 22.5mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 185.5mg 14% DV
Iron 4.6mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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