Southern Fried Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) chicken, cut into pieces
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 c. flour
1 1/2 c. vegetable oil

Preparation

Place buttermilk in shallow bowl.
Combine flour, salt and pepper in plastic bag.
Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk; place 2 or 3 pieces at a time in bag.
Shake to coat.
In a large, deep frying pan, place oil and heat at 375\u00b0.
Add chicken pieces (do not crowd); cook until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Drain on paper towels before serving.
Serves 6.