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FRIED  CHICKEN
Photo: Lily Banse

FRIED CHICKEN

6 ingredients 7 steps historical_ia
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Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken
  • coarse sea salt
  • flour
  • ½ cup bacon fat
  • ½ cup lard
  • water

Directions

1

Cut the chicken into pieces and wipe dry.

2

Season with coarse sea salt to taste.

3

Roll each piece in flour.

4

Heat equal parts bacon fat and lard in a skillet.

5

Fry the chicken slowly, turning until browned.

6

Add a little water, cover, and let steam.

7

Make gravy from the drippings.

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