Fried chicken
Plump young chicken, 1½ to 3 pounds ready to cook
Salt, pepper, flour
Fat or oil
Prepare chicken for cooking according to the directions on page [26]. Cut in serving pieces.
Season chicken with salt and pepper and roll in flour.
In a heavy frypan, heat ¼ to ¾ cup fat or oil—just enough to cover bottom of pan. Use moderate heat.
Brown chicken pieces on one side; turn and brown on other side.
Continue to cook slowly, uncovered, until tender. Or, if more convenient, cook in oven at 350° F. (moderate) until tender. Cooking time will be from 30 to 45 minutes.
Variation
Oven-fried chicken.—Prepare the chicken according to directions on page [26]. Cut in serving pieces. Preheat oven to 400° F. (hot). Shake or roll chicken pieces in seasoned flour and place in a baking pan containing hot fat (⅛ inch deep or less). Turn pieces to coat both sides with fat. Cook chicken skin side down for 30 minutes; turn; and cook 20 to 30 minutes longer, or until tender.
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