This is a no fail fried chicken recipe! Cut up chicken and put in water. Heat oil in electric skillet to 350 degrees (you must use an electric skillet). Put flour, salt and pepper in a bowl. Coat chicken well with flour mixture. Place skin down in oil. Cook uncovered for 6 minutes. Turn chicken and cook another 6 minutes. Turn heat down, cover and cook 15 minutes. Turn over and cook another 15 minutes. After that, turn heat up, take lid off, and brown both sides to your liking. Perfect every time! No guess work.