best chicken in town
There are about as many fried chicken recipes as there are cooks, but this one has long been my favorite. I clipped it from the cooking section of my hometown newspaper many years ago. Full of flavor!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 pieces
Ingredients
- TO PREPARE CHICKEN:
- 6 - boneless chicken breasts, with or without skin
- - water to cover chicken
- 3 tablespoons salt
- DRY COATING:
- 4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon msg (accent) optional
- EGG MIXTURE:
- 4 - eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
How To Make best chicken in town
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Step 1Cover chicken with water. Add salt and mix well. Soak chicken in salt water in refrigerator for 24 hours.
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Step 2Mix together all dry ingredients; set aside.
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Step 3In a medium size bowl, beat eggs, then add pepper, garlic and onion powders and celery salt.
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Step 4Rinse chicken lightly, if desired. Roll chicken in the flour mixture; shake off excess. Roll in the egg mixture, then back in the flour mixture.
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Step 5Fry in a large skillet with 1/2 inch of melted shortening at medium to medium-high heat until bottom side is golden brown; turn and fry top side. It will take about 8 - 10 minutes each side - check for doneness. Drain on paper towels.
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