Maryland Fried Chicken From The Chesapeake
["2 broiler-fryers (3 lb. each), cut up for frying", "1 1/2 c. unsifted flour", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. black pepper", "1 qt. vegetable oil", "1 bunch parsley, stemmed, washed and dried on paper towels", "1/2 c. water"]
["Dredge chicken in mixture of flour, salt and pepper. Heat oil in 12-inch iron skillet until almost smoking; add parsley (it will sputter) and fry 5 to 8 seconds; drain on paper towels. Brown chicken in 2 batches, 8 minutes per side; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, but reserve 3 tablespoons for gravy. Return all chicken to skillet; add water. Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes; arrange chicken on a large platter and keep warm. (Fried parsley in it sweetens the flavor.)"]
["broiler-fryers", "flour", "salt", "black pepper", "vegetable oil", "parsley", "water"]