Southern Fried Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 3-1/2 lbs frying chickens, cut into serving pieces
- milk, to cover
- 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 cup flour
- salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cup oil
- 1/2 pound butter
Instructions
Place the chicken pieces in a large mixing bowl and add milk to cover. Add the Tabasco. and refrigerate for 1 hour or so. Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a heavy paper bag or large plastic bag. Shake to blend. Use two large heavy skillets. Heat half the oil 1/4 pound of butter in each skillet. Do not drain the chicken. Take one piece at a time and shake it in the bag until well coated. Place in skillets and cook until golden brown on one side. Turn and cook until brown on the other side. When done, drain on paper towels. Serve hot or cold.