Deep Fried Chicken Recipe

• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2-3 pound whole chicken, cut into pieces

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the shortening and warm it thoroughly.
2. In a large resealable bag, pour in the flour, salt, and pepper.
3. Drop in two of the chicken pieces into the bag. Shake the bag until the chicken is coated.
4. Remove chicken and place in the skillet.
5. Repeat with the other pieces of chicken until they are all in the skillet.
6. Turn heat to medium-high and fry the chicken on all sides until brown.
7. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let cook for 25 minutes.
8. Uncover the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Fry chicken until deep golden brown.

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