Recipes Meat and Poultry Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes Fried Chicken 4.2 (79) 62 Reviews 32 Photos As simple, as easy, as tasty as it gets! With this classic fried chicken recipe, you can't go wrong - so go right and fry up some chicken tonight! Submitted by Shirley Updated on January 24, 2025 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 32 32 32 32 Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces salt and pepper to taste 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour for coating 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying Directions 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! Editor's Note We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print 181 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 623 Calories 41g Fat 22g Carbs 39g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 623 % Daily Value * Total Fat 41g 53% Saturated Fat 8g 40% Cholesterol 115mg 38% Sodium 108mg 5% Total Carbohydrate 22g 8% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 0g Protein 39g 78% Calcium 25mg 2% Iron 3mg 16% Potassium 324mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.