George's Oven-Fried Chicken by Judy- Jude

I have made this recipe in the past and I am posting it in honor of Judy- Jude. Also posting for the "Cookathon" in memory of her (Jan, 09). She had many favorite recipes, however, this one by her father she really liked. I refer to it as KFC Judy D's Father's Recipe. It is very good.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2-3  lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up
• 1⁄4 cup shortening
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1⁄4 cup margarine
• 1⁄2 cup  gold medal flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Heat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Wash chicken and pat dry.
3. Mix flour, salt, paprika, poultry seasoning and pepper.
4. Place in a 13"x9"x2" pan with shortening & butter in the oven, melt the shortening & butter.
5. Place chicken skin side down in melted shortening & butter.
6. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
7. Turn chicken; cook 30 minutes longer or until thickest pieces are fork tender and juices run clear when pierced.
8. NOTE:. This recipe is basically written as is, which I had received from Judy. She has also substituted skinless chicken pieces. And I have often added more spices, to make it similar to Kentucky Fried Chicken -- and used boneless chicken as well. Enjoy, it is a very good recipe and a withh a nice KFC taste as well.