Rustic Fried Chicken

prep time:: 10 min
total time:: 40 min

Makes 4 servings

Lisa is NOT a big fan of fried chicken, Who knew. M and I however, love it. As a matter of fact, if i was asked for a final meal: Fried chicken, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy.

ingredients

1 frying chicken, cut up About 2 1/2 to 3 pounds
Juice of one lemon
1 teaspoon garlic salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 Tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup light cream
1/2 pound bacon
vegetable oil

directions

1
Wash and dry chicken. Brush with lemon juice;sprinkle with garlic salt. Combine flour, bread crumbs, paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper; coat chicken lightly. Dip in milk and re-coat. Set on racks to dry for 15 minutes.
2
Fry bacon in large skillet. Remove and reserve bacon and 3 Tablespoons bacon grease. Add oil to bring fat up to 1/2 inch. Brown chicken, a few pieces at a time, in hot fat over medium heat. When all is browned, pour off half the fat. Return chicken to pan, reduce heat; cover and cook 20 minutes. Uncover and cook 10 to 15 minutes longer until chicken is done and crisp.
3
Bacon gravy if desired:
4
heat the 3 Tablespoons bacon fat; stir in 3 Tablespoon all-purpose flour. Cook and stir until well- blended and flour turns light brown. Gradually stir in 1 1/2 cups light cream, season with salt, pepper, and Tabasco sauce. Bring to a boil. Crumble bacon into gravy and serve with chicken.

Source: Bob Verstreater