Good Fried Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 to 3 lb. chicken, cut up
1 1/2 c. flour
salt and pepper to taste
paprika to taste
1/2 c. margarine
1/2 c. Crisco
2 Tbsp. water

Preparation

Combine salt, pepper, paprika and flour.
Add chicken and coat 2 to 3 pieces at a time.
Heat margarine and Crisco in an electric skillet or cast-iron skillet
until a drop of water sizzles in it. Brown meaty chicken first, then add remaining pieces.
When lightly browned, reduce heat and add 2 tablespoons of water. Cover and cook 30 to 40 minutes.
Uncover the last 10 minutes.