fried chicken

adapted from: kfc
submitted by: missi
serves: 4-6

- 1 egg, beaten
- vegetable oil
- 6 boneless chicken breasts
- 3c flour, sifted
*1 tsp each of the following:
- ground oregano
- chile powder
- ground sage
- dried basil
- dried marjoram
- pepper
- onion salt
- garlic powder
*2 tsp each of the following:
- salt
- paprika
- accent (spice meat tenderizer)

1. in a large, deep skillet, pour enough vegetable oil to come up 1" on the sides and heat over medium-high heat until bubbles from around the end of a wooden spoon.

2. in a shallow bowl, beat the egg and set aside. in a large ziplock bag, combine the flour and spices.

3. in small batches, roll the chicken through the egg first, then coat in the spiced flour by shaking in the ziplock bag.

4. fry in the oil, turning frequently until the chicken is cooked through, about 15-20 min and drain on a paper towel.

5. repeat steps 3 & 4 until all the chicken is fried. serve warm.

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