Indulge in this delightfully tender, golden-brown, and crispy chicken delight! This skillet-fried chicken recipe is simple, and perfect for making juicy and flavorful chicken with a crispy coating in the comfort of your own kitchen.
In a shallow dish, combine all-purpose flour, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix well to create the breading mixture.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl and coat them in the breading mixture, ensuring each piece is well covered.
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Pour enough vegetable oil into a 12-inch cast iron skillet to measure 1 inch deep.
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Heat the skillet over medium-high heat, and when hot, about 350 degrees Fahrenheit, place 4 pieces of chicken in the oil at a time to cook.
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Cook the thighs and breasts, skin-side down, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the skin is deeply browned and crisp.
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Turn with tongs to cook on the other side until browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Remove the cooked chicken to a plate to rest.
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Repeat the process with the remaining chicken pieces.
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When all the chicken has cooked, drain the oil from the pan.
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Place the chicken back in the skillet and transfer the skillet to the oven.
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Bake until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, about 20 to 25 minutes.