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Crunchy Fried Chicken

Source of Recipe


Marcelle Bienvenu



List of Ingredients



• 4 eggs, beaten
  
• ¼ cup milk
  
• ¼ cup water
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• ½ tsp cayenne
  
• ½ tsp black pepper
  
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
  
• 1 fryer (about 2½ pounds), cut into serving pieces
  
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
  
• 1 tsp cayenne
  
• 1½ tsp salt
  
• ½ tsp black pepper
  
• Lard or solid vegetable shortening, for deep-frying
  






Instructions



1. Mix together the eggs, milk, water, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cayenne, black pepper and garlic powder in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Soak the chicken in the mixture for about 1 hour in the refrigerator.
   
   
2. Mix together the flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne, 1½ teaspoon salt and black pepper in another bowl. Remove the chicken, a couple of pieces at a time, from the egg mixture and shake off any excess.
   
   
3. Roll in the seasoned flour and deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown and the chicken pops to the surface. Repeat the process until all of the chicken is cooked. Drain on paper towels.
   
   Makes 4 servings.