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Southern Fried Chicken
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
Good ole comfort food at its best.
Ingredients:
2 1/2-3 lbs frying chickens
vegetable oil
2 cups self rising flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs, beaten with
2 tablespoons water
Directions:
1. Rinse chicken and pat dry; set aside.
2. Fill a large deep fry pot or electric skillet to no more than half its depth with oil.
3. Heat oil to 325°F to 350°F.
4. In bag, combine flour and seasonings. Shake chicken, one piece at a time, in flour mixture until coated.
5. Dip in egg mixture, then shake again in flour mixture until completely covered.
6. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, skin side down, for 10 to 14 minutes. Turn and fry chicken 10 minutes, covered, then 3 to 5 minutes, uncovered, or until chicken is tender and juices run clear.
7. Drain on paper towels. Let stand 7 minutes before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com