Fried Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiler/fryer chicken, cut up
shortening

Preparation

In a bowl, combine first 4 ingredients.
Wash and dry chicken; coat pieces in flour mixture.
In a skillet, melt shortening to 1/2-inch depth over medium-high heat.
Fry chicken (in batches if necessary) in hot shortening until golden brown on all sides. Return all chicken to pan; cover and cook over low heat until chicken is done, about 30 minutes.
Makes 8 servings.