Real Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 1/2-2 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• butter
• shortening

Directions

1. 1

   In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In a large heavy skillet, combine equal portions of butter and shortening. when butter and shortening are melted, fat should be 1/4-inch deep. Heat until a drop of water sizzles when it is flipped into the hot fat.

3. 3

   Dredge chicken pieces with seasoned flour and place in skillet; take care not to crowd the pieces.

4. 4

   Brown until chicken is the color of honey oak on one side; then turn and brown the other side. Brown meaty pieces first. Allow 20 to 30 minutes to brown chicken on both sides.

5. 5

   Cover. Cook on low 30 minutes or until chicken is tender.

6. 6

   For crispy chicken, remove cover and increase heat last 10 minutes of cooking time; turn chicken as necessary to prevent over-browning.

7. 7

   Note: Chicken may be held an additional 15-20 minutes on a rack in a 200 F. oven before serving.