Step 1

Clean the pieces of chicken and dry them with paper towels.

Step 2

Remove the bones, but keep the skin on.(Save the bones to make a soup or chicken stock.)

Step 3

Place a cast iron pot or a skillet with oil over the medium-high heat on your stove.

Step 4

Meanwhile, finish removing the bones from the chicken and season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

Step 5

When the oil is hot, place the chicken, one piece at a time, in the pot.

Step 6

Fry it on medium heat until the skin is golden brown and crispy, between 5-15 minutes based on the size of the chicken pieces. When done, it should also measure about 165F temperature inside. Use a meat thermometer.

Step 7

Tip: Color is more important than time. Watch your chicken and get it out when it's golden brown and the juices run clear.