Grandma’s Perfect Fried Chicken Dutch Oven Recipe

Grandma’s Perfect Fried Chicken Dutch Oven Recipe

This recipe for “Grandma’s Perfect Fried Chicken” uses a Dutch oven to achieve a deeply crispy exterior and juicy interior

10 or 12 pieces of Chicken
1/2 Cup Flour
2 tbs. Shortening or Bacon Grease
1 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper

Directions: Rinse Chicken and put 3 or 4 pieces in a plastic bag. Drop in all ingredients but the shortening. Hold top of bag and shake till chicken is all covered. Warm and grease your cast iron skillet with the melted shortening. Fry over medium heat until brown on all sides. Cover and allow to summer on low heat for 15 minutes.

This makes 6 Servings.
By Colleen Sloan From her Holidays & Tradions Cookbook page 66

Dutch Oven Checklist
___ Dutch Ovens
___ Lid Lifter
___ Lid Rest
___ Dutch Oven Trivets
___ Charcoal Briquets (Kingsford)
___ Lighter Fluid, and matches
___ Charcoal Starter
___ Spoons,fork, knife, can opener, cutting board, hot pads, vegetable peeler, and measuring cups and spoons.
___ Aluminum Foil
___ Cook Book
___ Long Tongs
___ Whisk
___ Gloves
___ Storage Bag
___ Paper Towels
___ Dutch Oven Scraper
___ Spray bottle of vinegar
___ Spray bottle of oil
___ Don’t forget the Food!!!