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Crispy Southern Fried Chicken

Juicy cuts of chicken with a beautiful blend of spices and a crispy golden brown crust make for a nostalgic meal you will love.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Bone in and skin on chicken thighs
  • 2 Tbsp. Salt
  • 2 C. Water
  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 ½ C. Milk
  • 1 ½ C. Self rising flour
  • ½ tsp. Garlic powder
  • 2 tsp. Onion powder
  • ¼ tsp. Black pepper
  • 2 tsp. Chicken soup base
  • 2 tsp. Poultry seasoning
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the 2 tbsp salt and 2 cups of water in a dish, and add the chicken. Brine the chicken for at least 1 hour.
  • Remove the chicken from the brine.
  • Mix together the egg and milk in a shallow bowl.
  • On a plate, combine the self rising flour, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, soup base and poultry seasoning. Stir to combine well.
  • Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat it again in the flour mixture.
  • Heat the oil in a deep sided skillet over medium high heat on the stove. You want the oil to be about 375 degrees.
  • Cook the chicken for about 7-8 minutes on each side until completely cooked through with an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees.
  • Drain the excess oil from the chicken on a paper towel lined plate before serving.