Liz Haupert's Fried Chicken

1. 1

   Wash chicken pieces and drain but do not dry.

2. 2

   Place flour in plastic bag with salt and pepper to taste and shake to mix.

3. 3

   Add a few chicken pieces at a time and shake to coat pieces thoroughly all over with flour.

4. 4

   Place coated pieces on wax paper and repeat until chicken is floured.

5. 5

   Add more flour if necessary.

6. 6

   Heat enough oil in deep, heavy skillet to cover chicken pieces almost entirely, until oil begins to ripple.

7. 7

   The skillet should be large enough to accommodate all the chicken pieces in a single layer.

8. 8

   Place chicken pieces in hot oil skin side down and cook over high heat 10 minutes or until golden.

9. 9

   Turn and cook 10 minutes more or until golden.

10. 10

    Turn and reduce heat to medium; cover and cook for 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Turn and cook 5 minutes more.

12. 12

    Remove chicken from pan and drain on several layers of paper towel on both sides.

13. 13

    Serve warm, not hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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