Classic Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe

Ingredients (7)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup milk
• Vegetable shortening, canola or peanut oil, for frying
• 1 tablespoon bacon drippings
• 2 (2 1/2- to 3-pound) frying chickens, cut into pieces