mix flour and seasonings together

heat fryiny pan on just the high side of medium, add shortening to pan for frying the chicken

dip chicken into flour, add floured chicken to frying pan

watch heat to make sure its not to hot, turn down if needed or up, when golden, turn and brown the other side

when chicken is done, remove chicken from pan, and place on paper towels, then serve

To make chicken gravy with the pan drippings

drain grease, add flour(the same amount as drippings) to drippings make a roux, then add some chicken broth, stock, or even milk to the roux, bring to boil and boil for 3 mins season to taste and you have a nice chicken gravy to go with

dated September 2011