Millie Pasquinelli’s Fried Chicken

Description

Mouthwatering, and especially delicious when served with homemade ravioli and sauce on the side. This chicken comes out juicy every time. Excellent as a leftover.

Ingredients

  • 2 (2 to 3 pound) whole chickens, cut into pieces
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons seasoned salt
  • 3 tablespoons garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Mix flour
  2. seasoned salt
  3. garlic powder
  4. salt
  5. and pepper in a shallow plate or bowl. Place eggs in a separate shallow bowl.
  6. Roll or shake chicken pieces in the flour mixture and place on a platter. Then dip each chicken piece in the egg and roll again in the flour mixture.
  7. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  8. Fry coated chicken pieces in hot oil for about 5 minutes on each side. Cover skillet and cook on lower heat for about 10 minutes. Remove cover
  9. turn up the heat
  10. and fry for 5 minutes on each side to make chicken crispy. Chicken is done when it is no longer pink inside and its juices run clear. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  11. Drain fried chicken on paper towels and keep warm in an oven until ready to serve.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

Servings: 12

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