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Fried Chicken and Fried Potatoes

Name: Fried Chicken and Fried Potatoes
Total time: 60 min
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 8 lbs potatoes; ½ quart vegetable oil; 2 ½ lbs chicken, cut into small pieces; Salt to taste; Cumin to taste

Make Fried Chicken and Fried Potatoes with a practical ingredient list and a complete, ordered cooking method adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook.

Published October 16, 2026

EST. TOTAL TIME1h

DIFFICULTYMedium

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Time and difficulty are editorial estimates; allow extra time for your equipment and experience.

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Step 1
Peel potatoes, and slice into small or large wedges.
Step 2
Heat oil in a pan to about 350°F. Fry potatoes in oil until they are light brown. Once done, salt the potatoes to desired level.
Step 3
Fry the chicken for about 5 minutes. Drain the oil or move the chicken to a different pan.
Step 4
Salt the chicken, add ¾ cup of water and let simmer for 15–20 minutes.
Step 5
Combine chicken and potatoes (potatoes on top).
Step 6
Add cumin and let simmer for about 20 minutes.

Fried Chicken and Fried Potatoes

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