GRAM'S FRIED CHICKEN

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As a boy, I wolfed down my grandmother's fried chicken. I never knew how she made it, but my recipe using potato flakes is crispy close. -David Nelson, Lincolnton, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 large egg
1 cup 2% milk
2 cups mashed potato flakes
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon each dried oregano, parsley flakes and minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
Oil for frying

Steps:

In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. In another shallow bowl, toss potato flakes with seasonings. Remove half of the potato mixture and reserve (for a second coat of breading)., Pound chicken with a meat mallet to 1/2-in. thickness. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then in potato mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Arrange chicken in an even layer on a large plate. Cover and refrigerate chicken and remaining egg mixture 1 hour. Discard remaining used potato mixture., In a 12-in. cast-iron or other deep skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil over medium heat to 350°. For the second coat of breading, dip chicken in remaining egg mixture, then in unused potato mixture; pat to coat. Fry chicken 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and chicken is no longer pink. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 28g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.