Mississippi Fried Chicken

6 chicken breast halves 
salt and pepper 
cooking oil 
1 cup flour 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/2 teaspoon black pepper 
1 teaspoon baking powder 

In colander, rinse chicken breasts; salt and pepper. Let stand to drain. 
In plastic bag, combine flour, salt, pepper, and baking powder. 
Shake chicken in this mixture until well-coated. Refrigerate for up to 6 hours.
 Put 1 inch of cooking oil in skillet; heat to medium high. Place chicken in skillet.
 When chicken pieces are hot and cooking well, lower heat to medium low. 
Cook 7 - 10 minutes on each side or until well-browned.