Best-Ever Fried Chicken

By Addie

There is no need for a special occasion to prepare this chicken recipe, because it makes every occasion special! When I was growing up, my parents had a farm, and every year, Dad would hire teenage boys to help by haying time. They looked forward to coming because they knew they would be treated to Mom's delicious fried chicken. —Lola Clifton, Vinton, Virginia

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. dried thyme
• 1 Tbsp. paprika
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-4 lbs), cut up
• Oil for deep-fat frying

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a shallow bowl, mix the first five ingredients. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk the milk, egg and lemon juice. Coat chicken pieces, one at a time, with flour mixture; dip in milk mixture, then coat again with flour mixture.

2. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees F. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, for 6-10 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.
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REVIEWS:

Loved this recipe! I soaked my chicken pieces in whole buttermilk overnight, and then proceeded with the recipe for the dipping order before frying them. So juicy!

I added garlic, onion powder, and lemon-pepper seasoning - 1/2 teaspoon each. Very good.

Best ever! Make often! Super moist!

The best recipe I've ever tried! My family loves it and wants it often. Thank you!