Could somebody tell me the simplest but tastiest 'southern fried chicken' recipe please ?

i love fried chicken, its gorgeous food. however, for the life of me, i don't know how to make it - well Im petrified i'll mess up the batter on the first attempt, or if i get it right, i'll forget to add something or undercook/ over cook something ...argh im petrified, you could say im a little 'chicken' , pardon the pun. :-D