Homestyle Fried Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 c. Shirley J Universal Biscuit And Baking Mix
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 Chicken (cut up)
• 1 qt Buttermilk
• 1 1/2 c. Shortening Or Oil

DIRECTIONS:

Soak chicken in buttermilk, covered in refrigerator, for at least 4-6 hours. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in heavy skillet, approximately ¼ inch deep, over medium heat (no hotter than 325 degrees). Combine biscuit mix, paprika, and black pepper in large bowl or plastic bag. Remove chicken from buttermilk one piece at a time and place in coating mixture; dredge thoroughly to ensure even coating. Place chicken pieces in skillet with hot oil. Cook chicken for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, rotating to evenly brown all sides. Remove chicken to an oven proof baking dish and bake, loosely covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 180 degrees.