Maryland Oven Fried Chicken

Chicken:

2 1/2 - 3 lbs. chicken pieces

1 C. flour

2 t. salt

4 t. pepper

Cream Gravy:

1/4 C. chicken drippings (or butter)

3-4 T. flour

Chicken:
Coat chicken with flour, salt and pepper. Dip into 1 egg beaten with ½ cup milk. Then dip into 1 cup dried bread crumbs. Lightly butter shallow open pan, arrange chicken in single layer, skin side down.

Bake uncovered in 425° F. oven for 30 minutes, turn chicken, bake 15 minutes more or until done. Remove chicken from pan. Use ¼ cup drippings for cream gravy.

Cream Gravy:
In skillet, stir over low heat until smooth. After browning flour slightly, stir in 2 1/2 cups milk, stirring until thickened. Serve with biscuits.

Source: Chyrel - Recipe By: Bear's Sister