Crispy Paprika Chicken

Crispy Paprika Chicken

Ingredients :

1. 1 (4 lb.) chicken, cut into pieces
2. 1 C. buttermilk
3. 2 C. all-purpose flour for coating
4. 1 tsp paprika
5. salt and pepper to taste
6. 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Amount per serving (8 total)

Directions :

1. In a shallow dish, place the buttermilk.
2. In another shallow dish, place the flour, salt, black pepper and paprika.
3. Dip the chicken pieces in the buttermilk completely and coat them in the flour mixture.
4. Arrange the chicken pieces on a baking dish and cover with wax paper and keep aside till flour becomes pasty.
5. In a large cast iron skillet, heat the vegetable oil and fry the chicken pieces till browned.
6. Reduce the heat and cook, covered for about 30 minutes.
7. Uncover and increase the heat and cook till crispy.
8. Transfer the chicken pieces onto paper towel lined plates to drain.

Timing Information:

1. Preparation: 30 min
2. Cooking: 20 min
3. Total Time: 50 min

Nutritional Information:

1. Calories 489 kcal
2. Fat 21.8 g
3. Carbohydrates 29.5g
4. Protein 40.7 g
5. Cholesterol 116 mg
6. Sodium 140 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Resource : Easy Fried Chicken Cookbook