Fried Chicken

This is my favorite fried chicken recipe. It's so easy and tastes so good.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 chicken

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  broiler (2-1/2 to 3 lbs.) or 1  broiler-fryer chicken (2-1/2 to 3 lbs.)
•  shortening

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine first four ingredients.
2. Wash and dry chicken, coat pieces in flour mixture.
3. In skillet, melt shortening to 1/2 inch depth over med-high heat.
4. Fry chicken in hot shortening until golden brown on all sides.
5. Return all chicken to pan; cover and cook over low heat until chicken is done, about 30 minutes.