Hattie's Fried Chicken

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 pieces chicken, about 3 1/2 lbs., rinsed and patted dry
• 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying

Recipe

• 1 put chicken in a large baking dish and sprinkle with pepper, salt and garlic powder.
• 2 refrigerate for 1 hour.
• 3 put the flour in a large, sturdy plastic bag.
• 4 add the chicken, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat; shake off any excess flour.
• 5 in a large cast-iron skillet, heat the oil until shimmering.
• 6 add the chicken pieces and fry over moderate heat, turning, until golden and cooked through, about 30 minutes.
• 7 lower the heat if chicken gets too dark.