REAL Southern Fried Chicken Batter

This Southern Fried Chicken Batter calls for the pieces to be quickly brined and then dipped in a seasoned batter for a crisp Southern-style crust. Simple as can be. This is the real deal.

Ingredients

  • 2 beaten egg

  • 1 cup milk

  • 2 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning

  • 4 teaspoons garlic salt

  • 2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

  • Beat the egg and milk together in a bowl.
  • Combine the flour with the garlic salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and paprika in a big plastic bag.
  • Put the chicken in the bag, seal it and shake to coat it.
  • Dip the flour-coated chicken in the egg mixture and again in the flour mixture.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet to 365 degrees F. Brown the chicken on all sides in the hot oil.
  • Turn the heat down to medium low and give the chicken another half an hour or until it is cooked through.
  • Drain it on paper towels and serve.