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Southern Fried Chicken

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 vegetable oil
MILK GRAVY:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Southern Fried Chicken cont.

1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/8 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
Fresh oregano, optional


In a medium bowl, beat eggs and milk. In another bowl, combine flour
and seasonings. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then in flour
mixture. Heat shortening in a large skillet; brown chicken on both
sides. Cover and cook the chicken over low heat for 45 minutes or
until juices run clear. Remove chicken from the skillet; keep warm.
Reserve 1/4 cup drippings in skillet. For gravy, stir in flour,

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Southern Fried Chicken

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. Add browning sauce if desired.
Serve with chicken. Garnish with oregano if desired.

Yield: 8 servings.

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