Southern or Dixie Fried Chicken with Cream Gravy

Here is the South, Sunday Supper is a big thing. It is a time to see family and get together and share a meal. People set aside this day to enjoy the little things. I spent many a Sunday with family, eating incredible food. This is one of my favorite meals. It definitely is one of those foods that conjure up memories. There is nothing better than fried chicken and gravy with home made biscuits and green beans. Yum!

Southern or Dixie Fried Chicken

1 [2 to 3 pound] broiler-fryer chicken, cut up

salt and pepper

2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon red pepper

1 egg, slightly beaten

1/2 cup milk

hot oil

Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

Combine the flour with the red pepper. Set aside.

Combine the egg and milk.

Dip the chicken in the milk and egg mixture.

Then dredge chicken in flour mixture, coating well.

Heat 1 inch of oil in a skillet. Place the chicken in the skillet.

Cover and cook over medium heat about 30 minutes or until chicken is golden brown.

Turn the chicken occasionally.

Drain on paper towels. Makes 4 servings.

Cream Gravy

4 tablespoons drippings

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 1/2 to 3 cups hot milk

salt and pepper

Pour off all but 4 tablespoons of drippings in which the chicken was fried. Place skillet over medium heat, add flour till browned. Gradually add hot ilk, cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sere hot. Makes about 2 cups of gravy.