Sunday Fried Chicken

Name: Sunday Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 to 3 teaspoons onion powder; 2 to 3 teaspoons poultry seasoning; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon whole milk; 2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 pounds each), cut up or 16 of your favorite poultry pieces; Oil for deep-fat frying

I serve this special chicken after church on Sundays. My family always looks forward to Sunday lunches just because of this chicken.—Carolyn Burton, Evanston, Wyoming

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 to 3 teaspoons onion powder
2 to 3 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons paprika
1 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon whole milk
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 pounds each), cut up or 16 of your favorite poultry pieces
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Dip chicken in egg mixture and shake off excess. Add a few chicken pieces at a time to the bag; seal and shake to coat.
In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, for 6-10 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.

Originally published as Sunday Fried Chicken in Country Woman May/June 1993