FRIED CHICKEN - LOVELESS CAFE

2    fryer chickens (3 pounds of less), cut up
1 ¾     cups self-rising flour
2    tablespoons Loveless Seasoned Salt
1    teaspoon black pepper
2 ½    teaspoons garlic powder    

Cut the chickens into eighths.  Rinse them in cold water and then let them soak in fresh cold salted water for at least 30 minutes.  Drain and pat them dry.  

Mix thoroughly the flour, seasoned salt, pepper, and garlic powder to make the fried chicken flour.  Heat an inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F in an electric skillet).  Dredge the chicken through the flour mixture, coating well on both sides.  Place the chicken in the hot oil, making sure the chicken pieces aren’t touching each other.  When the chicken is browned, about 5 minutes, turn the pieces over and reduce the heat to medium (300°F), cover and cook for 20 minutes.  Then, remove the lid, bring the heat back to medium high and turn the chicken, cooking an additional 5 to 7 minutes.  Let the chicken drain on paper towels before eating.