Fried Chicken with Milk Gravy

Yes, another recipe for fried chicken.  This is a little different though as I actually brined the chicken.  It's a very easy and tasty recipe, quick to put together.  Of course, don't forget the mashies for the gravy.:)  Enjoy! 

Ingredients:
For the chicken:
-about 8 pieces of chicken of your choice, cut up for frying
-water
-2 Tbs salt
-pepper, to taste
-about 2 cups flour
-oil, for frying
For the gravy:
-4 Tbs oil from the fried chicken
-4 Tbs flour
-2 cups milk
-salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
Place chicken in large bowl.  Cover with water and sprinkle the 2 Tbs salt on top, mixing a little.  Cover and refrigerate over night.
Heat oil for frying on medium heat, not higher.  Remove chicken from brine.  Season with pepper (there's already salt on it from the brine).  Dredge through flour, removing excess.  Place chicken in hot oil.  Cover and cook for 15 minutes.  Turn chicken on the other side, cover and cook for another 15 minutes, or until is cooked through, making sure that it doesn't burn.  Drain the chicken on paper towels.
Spoon 4 Tbs of the hot oil in a medium skillet (feel free to add some of the brown bits from the chicken for more flavor).  Sprinkle in the flour, and cook while whisking, until the flour is browned, for about 1 minute.
Slowly stir in the milk and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until the gravy thickens.  Season with salt and pepper, and serve with mashies and chicken.  Enjoy!