best chicken in town

San Jose, CA
Updated on Aug 23, 2012

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

  • Step 1
    Cover chicken with water. Add salt and mix well. Soak chicken in salt water in refrigerator for 24 hours.
  • Step 2
    Mix together all dry ingredients; set aside.
  • Step 3
    In a medium size bowl, beat eggs, then add pepper, garlic and onion powders and celery salt.
  • Step 4
    Rinse chicken lightly, if desired. Roll chicken in the flour mixture; shake off excess. Roll in the egg mixture, then back in the flour mixture.
  • Step 5
    Fry 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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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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