Easy Fried Chicken | Easy Fried Chicken Recipes | Easy Fried Chicken Recipe

Cut chicken into pieces; cut each breast half into halves. Mix flour, salt, paprika, and pepper. Cut chicken with flour mixture. Heat oil (1/4 inch) in 12 inch skillet. Cook chicken in oil over medium heat until light brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce heat. Cover tightly and simmer, turning once or twice until thickest pieces are done, 30 to 40 minutes. If skillet cannot be covered tightly, add 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Remove cover during last 5 minutes or cooking to crisp chicken. Maryland Fried Chicken: Blend 2 eggs and 2 tablespoons water. After coating chicken with flour, dip pieces into egg mixture, then into 2 cups cracker crumbs or dry bread crumbs..