3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 frying chicken (2 1/2 lb. to 3 lb.) cut up
1/3 c. Crisco

In paper or plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken a few pieces at a time, shake to coat. Preheat Crisco in electric skillet at 360 degrees or use medium high heat of range.

Fry chicken for 30 or 40 minutes uncovered without lowering the heat. Turn chicken 4 to 5 times during frying for even browning.