how to make fried chicken

Fried chicken is one of those foods that almost everyone loves. This crunchy-coated chicken is great served with mashed potatoes and green beans or a simple green salad.

Instructions

things you'll need:

• 2 pounds of chicken pieces
• 1 cup of milk
• 1 egg
• 1 cup of flour
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of pepper
• 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
• Vegetable oil
• Milk
• Flour
• Egg
• Chicken pieces
• Salt
• Pepper

1. • 1
     Rinse the chicken pieces then pat them dry.
   • 2
     Whisk milk and eggs together.
   • 3
     Combine flour, salt and pepper in a resealable plastic bag.
   • 4
     Dip a chicken piece in the milk then let the excess drip off.
   • 5
     Drop the chicken in the plastic bag then shake to coat it in the flour.
   • 6
     Remove the chicken and set aside on a covered plate.
   • 7
     Repeat steps 4 to 6 with the remaining chicken pieces.
   • 8
     Heat oil in a skillet.
   • 9
     Fry the chicken in batches for around 10 minutes per side (breasts may cook a little quicker).
   • 10
     Remove cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside on paper towels to drain off excess oil.