No-Bother Chicken 1 large fryer, cut up Salt, to taste Pepper 1 tablespoon flour 1 1/2 cups water Place chicken in a cast iron skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; cover with heavy lid and let cook about 30 minutes on medium heat. It should begin to fry. Add flour; let brown about 2 to 3 minutes. Add water and cover. Cook until chicken is tender. Serve over rice. Makes 6 servings.