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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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

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