Lisa's Favorite Fried Chicken

Step 1: Soak chicken in salt water to cover (about one quart with 1/2 cup salt) in refrigerator for 24 hours.

Step 2: Combine in a bag: 3 cups flour 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning, 1 tablespoon paprika and pepper.

Step 3: Remove the chicken from the brine. Coat WET pieces in bag 2 or 3 at a time. Allow to sit on a rack for 20-22 minutes.

Step 4: Fill a large deep cast-iron frying pan with 3 inches of oil and heat on medium high until a 1 inch cube of bread dropped in turns golden brown in one minute (about 360 degees F).

Step 5: Fry chicken pieces until golden brown, starting with the largest pieces (about 12-15 minutes on both sides, wings will take a shorter time to cook). Reduce heat if chicken browns too quickly)

Step 6: Keep warm in 200F oven as remaining pieces are prepared..