Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

Family favourite - Southern fried chicken.

Ingredients
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 cup of all-purpose flour
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon of paprika
1 quart of vegetable oil for frying

Directions
1. Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and paprika. Roll in flour.
2. Add 1/2 to 3/4 inch oil to a large, heavy skillet. Heat to approximately 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Place chicken pieces in hot oil. Cover, and fry until golden, turning once, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels.