INGREDIENTS:
* 6 chicken breast halves
* salt and pepper
* vegetable oil
* 1 cup flour
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
PREPARATION:
Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry; sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Drain well. In plastic bag, combine flour, salt, pepper, and baking powder. Shake chicken the flour mixture until well-coated.Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. Put 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet; heat to medium high, or about 3705°. Place chicken in hot oil. When chicken pieces are hot and browning well, lower heat to medium low. Continue cooking for 8 to 12 minutes on each side or until well-browned and juices run clear when pierced with a fork.