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Cast-Iron Fried Chicken with Pepper Gravy
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Cast-Iron Fried Chicken with Pepper Gravy

4.8 (48 ratings)

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

Prep
28 min
Cook
42 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb fried chicken
  • 2 tbsp yellow onion
  • 1 cup garlic
  • 3 cloves smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp 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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