Loretta Lynn
Crispy Fried Chicken

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken

• 1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) chicken, cut up

Seasoned Flour

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning

Crispy Batter

• 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 beaten egg yolk
• 3/4 cups water

Instructions

Seasoned Flour

1. Combine and set aside.

Crispy Batter

1. Combine all ingredients.
2. Heat Crisco to 365 degrees F.

Chicken

1. Moisten chicken pieces. Dip into seasoned flour, then batter, then back into seasoned flour.
2. Fry for 15 to 18 minutes or until well browned.
3. Drain on paper towels.