SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN WITH PAN
GRAVY
 
2 to 3 lbs. broiler - fryer chicken, cut up
1 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
Vegetable oil

Wash chicken and pat dry. Mix flour, salt and pepper. Heat oil 1/4 inch deep in large heavy skillet. Coat chicken with flour mixture. Add chicken, skin side down and brown on all sides. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from pan, drain on paper towels.

To Make Pan Gravy: Pour off fat leaving 3 tablespoons in pan. Add 2 tablespoons flour; stir until flour browns. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon white pepper. Yields 4 to 6 servings.

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Southern Fried Chicken with Pan Gravy
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 Bruce (Wisconsin) says:
This is the way my Oklahoma-born mother made fried chicken, and it's amazingly juicy. I crave this. Only difference is that she used milk instead of water for the gravy. Leave more drippings, add more flour and milk if you want more gravy. Which you will. Trust me.

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