BEST CHICKEN IN TOWN

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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!

Provided by Martha Price

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

TO PREPARE CHICKEN:
6 boneless chicken breasts, with or without skin
water to cover chicken
3 Tbsp salt
DRY COATING:
4 c flour
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/4 tsp celery salt
1 tsp msg (accent) optional
EGG MIXTURE:
4 eggs
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp celery salt

Steps:

  • 1. Cover chicken with water. Add salt and mix well. Soak chicken in salt water in refrigerator for 24 hours.
  • 2. Mix together all dry ingredients; set aside.
  • 3. In a medium size bowl, beat eggs, then add pepper, garlic and onion powders and celery salt.
  • 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.
  • 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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