Good Fried Chicken

7 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 to 3 lb. chicken, cut up
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • paprika to taste
  • 1/2 c. margarine
  • 1/2 c. Crisco
  • 2 Tbsp. water

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine salt, pepper, paprika and flour.
  2. 2
    Add chicken and coat 2 to 3 pieces at a time.
  3. 3
    Heat margarine and Crisco in an electric skillet or cast-iron skillet
  4. 4
    until a drop of water sizzles in it. Brown meaty chicken first, then add remaining pieces.
  5. 5
    When lightly browned, reduce heat and add 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook 30 to 40 minutes.
  6. 6
    Uncover the last 10 minutes.

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