Ingredients

1 fryer, cut up & seasoned with salt and pepper

Oil for frying

2 cups plain flour + 4 Tbs.

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. seasoning salt

1 tsp. paprika

2 cups water

1/2 cup milk

Preparation

Cut up chicken and season with salt and pepper.

Add garlic, pepper, seasoning salt, and paprika to 2 cups of flour and stir.

Dredge chicken in seasoned flour then fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on a rack.

Pour off oil from pan, reserving approximately 4 tbs. Add 4 Tbs. plain flour to oil and make a roux. When roux is browned, stir in water and milk. Cook 5 minutes on medium high.

Return fried chicken to gravy and simmer with a lid on until gravy is thick (approximately 15 minutes).

Serve with steamed rice with a side of fresh green beans.