Easy Fried Chicken Recipe

Salt and pepper the cut up chicken. Heat (on medium-high) 2 tablespoons canola oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the chicken pieces in a single layer. When the oil is hot, add the chicken, skin side down, and cook until nicely browned, about 5 minutes. Brown the other side. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook the chicken, turning occasionally, for about 20 minutes or until done. Serve immediately, or remove to a warmed platter and deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup wine or broth, stirring to get up all the browned bits. Taste for seasoning, pour over chicken and serve.