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Crunchy Fried Chicken

Source of Recipe


Marcelle Bienvenu






List of Ingredients



• 4 eggs, beaten
  
• 1/4 cup milk
  
• 1/4 cup water
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
  
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
  
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  
• 1 fryer, about 2-1/2 lbs., cut into serving pieces
  
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
  
• 1 tsp cayenne
  
• 1-1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
  
• Lard or solid vegetable shortening, for frying
  






Instructions



1. Mix together the eggs, milk, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 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, 1-1/2 teaspoons 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. 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
   
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   Serve with:
   
   MAMA'S CORN BREAD
   
   2 cups yellow cornmeal
   1 cup all-purpose flour
   4 tsp baking powder
   3/4 tsp salt
   1 tsp sugar
   1 egg, beaten
   1-1/2 cups milk
   3 Tbsp bacon grease or shortening
   
   Preheat oven to 425 degrees (F). Sift the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl. Add the egg and milk and mix well. Heat the bacon grease or shortening in a 9-inch cast iron skillet. When the grease is hot, pour in the batter. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool a few minutes before slicing to serve. (Makes 6 to 8 servings.)