Susan’s Simple Fried Chicken

April 27, 2016

Deceptively simple, Susan Harwood’s fried chicken wins every time.

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken pieces, skin on

2 cups flour

kosher salt and pepper

canola oil

Preparation

1. Place 2 inches of oil into a heavy skillet. Heat until a piece of flour sizzles when tossed into it.

2. Place flour in a clean grocery bag. Wash chicken pieces in water, and toss into bag of flour. Shake well. Place chicken in hot oil. Fry on each side until golden brown, about 7 minutes each side. Place chicken on platter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Keep warm in oven until serving.