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Mardi Gras: Southern Fried Chicken

Source of Recipe


From "The Dooky Chase Cookbook" by Leah Chase






List of Ingredients



• 1 (3-pound) fryer
  
• 1 Tbsp salt
  
• 1 Tbsp black pepper
  
• 2 eggs, beaten
  
• 1/2 cup Pet milk
  
• 1/2 cup water
  
• 2 cups flour
  
• 1 tsp paprika
  
• 1/4 tsp ground thyme
  
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  
• 1 quart oil, for frying
  






Instructions



1. Cut chicken in eight pieces. Season well with salt and pepper. Set aside. Mix eggs, milk and water; pour mixture over chicken. Let sit for 5 minutes.
   
   
2. In a heavy paper bag, mix flour, paprika, ground thyme, and granulated garlic. Place chicken in bag with flour mixture. Shake until chicken is well coated.
   
   
3. Heat oil in a Magnalite fryer -- oil should reach 350° F. Place chicken in hot oil. Fry, turning as chicken browns. Heavy parts such as breast, thighs and legs will take 15 to 20 minutes, wings about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain chicken on paper towels.
   
   Makes 4 servings.