Hattie's Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 8 pieces chicken, about 3 1/2 lbs., rinsed and patted dry
• 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

1. 1

   Put chicken in a large baking dish and sprinkle with pepper, salt and garlic powder.

2. 2

   Refrigerate for 1 hour.

3. 3

   Put the flour in a large, sturdy plastic bag.

4. 4

   Add the chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat; shake off any excess flour.

5. 5

   In a large cast-iron skillet, heat the oil until shimmering.

6. 6

   Add the chicken pieces and fry over moderate heat, turning, until golden and cooked through, about 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Lower the heat if chicken gets too dark.