1 2or 3 lb chicken, cut into serving pieces
Milk to cover chicken, 3 to 4 cups
1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp hot or sweet paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp poultry seasoning
2 cups oil
2 tbsp butter or margarine
Put the chicken pieces in a large mixing bowl and add milk to cover. Add the Tabasco and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Combine the flour ,salt,pepper,paprika,garlic powder and poultry seasoning in a heavy paper bag or large plastic bag. Shake to blend.
Remove chicken pieces from the milk, shaking off excess liquid. Drop the chicken pieces one at time into the seasoned flour and shake until well coated.
Using a large heavy skillet( preferably cast iron) heat the oil and butter until a pinch of flour sizzles when sprinkled on top. Reduce heat to moderate and cook the chicken pieces in batches( don't overcrowd them!) Continue cooking until the pieces are golden brown on each side..25 to 30 minutes.
Drain on paper towels. Shirley