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Cast-Iron Fried Chicken with Pickles
Southern Comfort Free recipe

Cast-Iron Fried Chicken with Pickles

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A Cast-Iron Fried Chicken, the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, and served with Pickles.

Prep
28 min
Cook
70 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb fried chicken
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 medium hot sauce
  • 1 lb kosher salt
  • a pinch cracked black pepper
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the fried chicken generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the fried chicken and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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