Southern Fried Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 to 3 lb. chicken
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
salad oil

Preparation

Wash chicken and pat dry.
Mix flour, salt, paprika and pepper. Heat oil (1/4 inch) in large skillet.
Coat chicken with flour mixture.
Cook chicken in oil over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes; reduce heat.
Cover tightly and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until thickest pieces are tender.
If skillet cannot be tightly covered add 1 to 2 tablespoons water.
Turn chicken to assure even cooking. Remove cover for last 5 minutes to crisp chicken.