Timely Fried Chicken

Timely Fried Chicken

If you're feeding a big crowd, this recipe is a great choice. Cutting up a whole chicken instead of buying prepackaged pieces is a great way to save money. 

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 large eggs 
• 1/3 cup milk 
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 (2- to 3-pound) whole chickens cut up 
• Vegetable oil 

Preparation

1. Stir together first 3 ingredients in a shallow dish. Whisk together eggs, milk, and lemon juice in a bowl. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, dip in egg mixture, and dredge again in flour mixture. Chill 2 hours.
2. Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch into an electric skillet; heat to 375°. Fry chicken, in batches, 10 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Reduce heat to 250°; cover and cook 25 minutes or until done. Drain on paper towels.

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