Easy Fried Chicken
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds cut up frying chicken
- 2 tablespoons canola or other vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup wine or broth (optional)
- salt and pepper 
 
Although true fried chicken is submerged in hot oil, this quick version uses just 2 tablespoons
of oil yet produces tender chicken with a crispy brown surface.
 
Directions
  • Salt and pepper the cut up chicken.
  • Heat (on medium-high)  2
    tablespoons canola oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the chicken pieces in a single
    layer. When the oil is hot, add the chicken, skin side down, and cook until nicely browned, about

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5 minutes. Brown the other side. Reduce heat to  medium and continue to cook the chicken,
turning occasionally, for about 20 minutes or until done.
  • Serve immediately, or remove
    to a warmed platter  and deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup wine or broth, stirring to get up all
    the browned bits. Taste for seasoning, pour over chicken and serve.


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