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Best Southern Fried Chicken

Here's a traditional recipe from our area of the country. My husband is a ham radio operator and we've shared this recipe with folks from all over the world.

8 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Cook: 45 min.

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 3-1/2 pounds each), cut up
1 cup canola oil
MILK GRAVY:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/8 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
Fresh oregano, optional

Directions

In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. In another bowl, combine flour
and seasonings. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then in flour
mixture.
In a large skillet; brown chicken in oil on both sides. Cover and
cook the chicken over low heat for 45 minutes or until juices run

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Best Southern Fried Chicken (continued)

Directions (continued)

clear. Remove chicken from the skillet; keep warm. Reserve 1/4 cup
drippings in skillet.
For gravy, stir in the flour, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over
medium heat for 5 minutes or until browned. Combine milk and water;
add to skillet. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes or
until thickened. Add browning sauce if desired. Serve with chicken.
Garnish with oregano if desired. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 551 calories, 40 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 123 mg cholesterol, 680 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 26 g protein.

Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.