Skillet-Fried Chicken

Dairy Free
Health score
20%
Skillet-Fried Chicken
45 min.
6
985kcal

Suggestions


Are you ready to elevate your lunch or dinner experience with a mouthwatering dish that’s both satisfying and dairy-free? Look no further than this Skillet-Fried Chicken recipe! Perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up a delicious meal that serves six, making it ideal for gatherings or a cozy family dinner.

This recipe features a whole chicken cut into pieces, coated in a flavorful blend of all-purpose flour, paprika, salt, and pepper. The magic happens in a 12-inch nonstick skillet, where the chicken is fried to golden perfection. The combination of spices not only enhances the chicken's natural flavors but also creates a delightful crunch that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

With a caloric breakdown that includes a hearty dose of protein and a satisfying amount of fat, this Skillet-Fried Chicken is a fulfilling main course that pairs beautifully with your favorite sides. Whether you serve it alongside a fresh salad or some roasted vegetables, this dish is versatile enough to complement any meal. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to indulge in a classic comfort food that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 10.5 lb chicken whole
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon paprika 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • servings vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Coat chicken with flour mixture.
  2. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil (1/4 inch) over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil, skin sides down, about 10 minutes or until light brown on all sides; reduce heat to low. Turn chicken skin sides up.
  3. Simmer uncovered about 20 minutes, without turning, until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170F for breasts; 180F for thighs and legs).

Nutrition Facts

Calories985kcal
Protein29.8%
Fat66.61%
Carbs3.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.33
Glycemic Load
5.8
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
27.684347608815%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:984.57kcal
49.23%
Fat:71.64g
110.21%
Saturated Fat:18.6g
116.25%
Carbohydrates:8.69g
2.9%
Net Carbohydrates:7.95g
2.89%
Sugar:0.15g
0.17%
Cholesterol:285.76mg
95.25%
Sodium:849.12mg
36.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:72.13g
144.26%
Vitamin B3:26.65mg
133.24%
Selenium:58.48µg
83.54%
Vitamin B6:1.36mg
68.18%
Phosphorus:575.27mg
57.53%
Vitamin B5:3.54mg
35.44%
Zinc:5.12mg
34.12%
Vitamin K:32.7µg
31.14%
Vitamin B2:0.52mg
30.78%
Iron:4.18mg
23.24%
Vitamin A:1108.97IU
22.18%
Potassium:760.2mg
21.72%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.96%
Magnesium:80.87mg
20.22%
Vitamin B12:1.18µg
19.69%
Vitamin E:2.64mg
17.57%
Folate:42.52µg
10.63%
Copper:0.21mg
10.44%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.24%
Vitamin C:6.11mg
7.4%
Vitamin D:0.76µg
5.08%
Calcium:47.24mg
4.72%
Fiber:0.73g
2.92%