CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE

If you've wanted to learn how to make fried chicken, this is the recipe for you. Always a picnic favorite, this chicken is delicious either hot or cold. Kids call it my Kentucky Fried Chicken! —Jeanne Schnitzler, Lima, Montana

DIRECTIONS

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2-2/3 cups flour, garlic salt, paprika, 2-1/2 teaspoons pepper and poultry seasoning. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and water; add salt and the remaining flour and pepper. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then place in the bag, a few pieces at a time. Seal bag and shake to coat.

In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, several pieces at a time, for 5-6 minutes on each side or until golden brown and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels. Yield: 8 servings.

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4 cups all-purpose flour, divided

2 tablespoons garlic salt

1 tablespoon paprika

3 teaspoons pepper, divided

2-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning

2 large eggs

1-1/2 cups water

1 teaspoon salt

2 broiler/fryer chickens (3-1/2 to 4 pounds each), cut up

Oil for deep-fat frying

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

2 pieces: 469 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 1738mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein.