Classic Deep-South Cast-Iron Fried Chicken
Classic Deep-South Cast-Iron Fried Chicken delivers shatteringly crisp crust with a clean, peppery bite and tender, juicy meat inside. With just a handful of pantry staples, it highlights old-school Southern technique and balance rather than heavy breading. Serve it hot for a weekend dinner, a picnic spread, or any gathering where golden, evenly browned chicken steals the show.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Deep-South Cast-Iron Fried Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 67
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat shortening in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Meanwhile, combine flour, salt, and pepper in a brown paper lunch bag.
- 3
Add two chicken pieces, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
- 4
Place the coated chicken into the hot skillet and repeat with the remaining chicken until all pieces are coated and in the skillet.
- 5
Fry the chicken until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- 6
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 25 minutes.
- 7
Remove the lid and raise the heat to medium-high; continue cooking until the chicken is deep golden brown and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes.
- 8
An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 278.41 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 12.3 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 49.61 g 18%
- Total Fat 2.49 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.97 g High --
- Cholesterol 30.62 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 90.69 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.17 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 24.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 2.53 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.61 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 8.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.75 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Classic Deep South Cast Iron Fried Chicken is made with 5 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Salt, and Shortening. Each serving provides about 278.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Deep-South Cast-Iron Fried Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Salt, Shortening, Whole Chicken. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Deep-South Cast-Iron Fried Chicken?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 278.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Deep-South Cast-Iron Fried Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Classic Deep-South Cast-Iron Fried Chicken healthy?
- Classic Deep-South Cast-Iron Fried Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 278.41 calories and 12.3 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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