BEST CHICKEN IN TOWN

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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.