Family-Favorite Fried Chicken

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min./batch

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 23, 2022
I was never impressed with the fried chicken recipes I'd tried, but then I started to experiment and came up with one that my whole family loves. Once you taste it, you'll know why! —Samantha Pazdernik, Breckenridge, Minnesota
Family-Favorite Fried Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
  • Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

  1. In a shallow bowl, mix the first nine ingredients. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs. Dip chicken pieces, one at a time, in eggs; coat with flour mixture.
  2. Heat oil to 375° in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts

7 ounces cooked chicken: 630 calories, 29g fat (8g saturated fat), 290mg cholesterol, 414mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 52g protein.