Oven Fried Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Place oil and butter in shallow cooking pan (jelly roll pan is perfect).
2. 2
   Put in heated 375° oven to melt.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   In large paper sack, combine flour and seasonings.
5. 5
   Roll chicken pieces, 3 at a time, in melted oil-butter mixture; drop in sack and shake to cover.
6. 6
   Place on dish or waxed paper.
7. 7
   Place chicken in pan, skin side down.
8. 8
   Bake for 45 minutes; turn and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until top crust begins to bubble.
9. 9
   Serve hot or cold, but crust texture is better if chicken is not refrigerated before eating.
10. 10
    Pan drippings make good gravy for mashed potatoes. Serves 4 or 5.