Fried Chicken

Fried chicken was once called Gospel Bird. It was called that because it was most often served on Sundays, once a week.

Ingredients

• 1 (2 to 3 pound) fryer, cut into pieces
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• Salt
• Pepper
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Wash chicken and let it drain well. Put enough vegetable oil in a large skillet to a depth of 1-inch. Heat oil on medium high setting.
2. Salt chicken liberally. Pepper to taste.
3. Put flour in a bag and shake each piece of chicken individually to coat well.
4. When oil is hot, place chicken in skillet; don't crowd pieces. Cook on one side until light brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Lower heat to simmer and cover. Cook covered for 5 to 7 minutes. Return heat to medium-high and finish.