Perfect Fried Chicken Recipes

Ingredients :

1/3 cup

1 tsp

1 tsp

1/4 tsp

1

all-purpose flour

salt

paprika

pepper

2-2.5 pound ready-to-cook broiler-fryer chicken, cut up

1. Combine flour and seasonings in paper or plastic bag; add 2-3 pieces of chicken at a time and shake.

2. Heat shortening (1/4 inch deep in skillet) till a drop of water sizzles.

3. Brown meaty pieces first; then add others (don't crowd).

4. Turn pieces once.

5. When lightly browned, 15-20 minutes, reduce heat; cover lightly. (If cover isn't tight, add 1 tbsp water).

6. Cook till tender, 30-40 minutes.

7. Uncover last 10 minutes.

Makes 2 servings.

For extra crustiness, add 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs to flour for the coating.

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