Here's the southern fried chicken recipe by Virginia-born mother. Lovely chicken pieces cooked in a shallow-fry cast iron skillet.

1. Combine flour and seasonings and dredge chicken pieces in the mixture. Reserve remaining seasoned flour. Heat oil in skillet till a drop of water sizzles.

2. Add chicken pieces and fry till deep golden brown. Turn and fry till second side is done. Remove from skillet; cover and keep warm.

3. Discard all but 3 tablespoons of oil from skillet. Add 3 tablespoons reserved flour to oil and whisk till flour is lightly browned. Whisk in 1-1/2 cups milk (or half milk and half chicken broth). Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer till thickened. Serve chicken with gravy over cooked rice.

Enjoy!