Real Fried Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Wash chicken pieces and pat dry.
2. 2
   Sprinkle each piece with salt, pepper, cayenne and garlic and rub it in.
3. 3
   Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours before cooking.
4. 4
   Heat the lard in a large iron skillet to 375° or until it just starts to smoke lightly.
5. 5
   Just before frying, dredge pieces lightly in flour and fry 2 to 3 pieces at a time.
6. 6
   Breasts take 12 to 15 minutes, drumsticks and backs 9 to 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Pieces can be kept warm in a 200° oven while frying others.