Many years ago a friend was helping me sort through my late great aunt's over-stuffed household. When I reached way back into a cupboard and came up with a double deep large skillet with a well-fitting cast iron lid she said "keep that, it's the best for frying chicken!" I don't fry chicken very often, but it is wonderful for so many things that start on the stovetop then need to continue baking in the oven.

SRS