Best Ever Sunday Chicken
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FROM - "Southern Living - 1989"
Recipe by: Mrs. Earl L. Faulkenberry
Lancaster, South CarolinaINGREDIENTS
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried whole thyme
2 teaspoons paprika
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
5 pounds chicken pieces
Vegetable oilCombine first 4 ingredients in a plastic bag; shake to mix, and set aside. Combine eggs, milk, and lemon juice; stir well.
Skin chicken, if desired. Place 2 or 3 pieces in bag; shake well. Dip in egg mixture; return to bag, and shake again. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken.
Pour oil to depth of 3/4-inch into a large, heavy skillet. Fry 4 or 5 pieces of chicken in hot oil (350 degrees), over medium heat 15 minutes or until golden brown, turning to brown both sides. Drain on paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken.
Makes 8 servings