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Two tools. Perfect fried chicken. Every. Single. Time. A heavy cast iron skillet and an accurate digital thermometer are my real secrets to crispy, juicy fried chicken at home.

Both are linked below so you can grab them and level up your kitchen game!

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Two tools. Perfect fried chicken. Every. Single. Time. A heavy cast iron skillet and an accurate digital thermometer are my real secrets to crispy, juicy fried chicken at home. Both are linked below so you can grab them and level up your kitchen game! LTKfoodie LTKvlog LTKHome

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