Oven-Fried Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 425°.
2. 2
   Put shortening in pan and set in oven to melt.
3. 3
   Mix flour, salt and pepper in paper bag.
4. 4
   Shake 3 or 4 pieces of chicken at a time in bag and coat.
5. 5
   Place chicken, skin side down in a single layer in hot shortening.
6. 6
   Bake 30 minutes, then turn and bake another 30 minutes until tender.
7. 7
   Also good for pork chops.