There's some mystical, magical mojo that happens in a cast iron skillet when you fry chicken in there. My theory is that, because it's cast iron, it maintains the heat better than any large vessel ...

This chicken-fried steak and gravy combination is absolute comfort food. Cube steak gets a lightly seasoned coating, making ...

Cast Iron Chicken-Fried Steak Cooked on the Grill Marvin Pfeiffer /Staff photographer San Antonio restaurateur Cappy Lawton has been in the food and beverage business since the 1970s, and he loves ...

Heat on medium enough oil to fill halfway up the side of a cast-iron skillet. When a drop of water makes the oil sizzle, about 350 degrees, it's ready for frying. Place the coated beef in the skillet.

Cast-Iron Cowboy Steak ... Place cast-iron skillet with potatoes on chicken to flatten. Grill, covered with grill lid, 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is browned. Remove skillet.

$20. Buy on Walmart. One of my mom’s biggest pet peeves is uneven cooking, especially when she’s making fried chicken for a large group of people like my very hungry family.

Preparation. Step 1. Whisk 1 Tbsp. salt, 2 tsp. black pepper, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Season chicken with spices.

In a large cast iron skillet, heat about ½-inch of oil to 350 degrees. Add chicken to pan in batches, being careful not to crowd it together. Cook, turning frequently, for about 10-12 minutes.

The fats and juices will impart that rich chicken-y flavor and are perfect for sizzling up whatever you toss into the skillet — vegetables, sliced citrus, fruit, tangy, hot, savory, sweet, umami.