Southern Fried Chicken

Name: Southern Fried Chicken
Ingredients: 2 (2 1/2- to 3-pound) broiler-fryers, cut into 16 pieces; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons salt; Pepper to taste; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 to 4 cups vegetable oil; 2 cups milk; Hot cooked rice

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 (2 1/2- to 3-pound) broiler-fryers, cut into 16 pieces
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons salt
Pepper to taste
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 to 4 cups vegetable oil
2 cups milk
Hot cooked rice

Directions

1

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; dredge in flour. Set 3 tablespoons flour aside.
2

Heat oil to 375° in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Brown 4 chicken pieces for 12 to 15 minutes. Drain well on paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken.
3

Drain oil from skillet, reserving 3 tablespoons pan drippings in skillet. Add reserved flour to pan drippings, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk to mixture in skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Serve gravy with chicken and hot cooked rice.