Grandpa’s Fried Chicken

• 3 pound whole chicken fryer, cut up
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg white
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp parsley flakes
• 1 tsp paprika (substitute cayenne/Cajun seasoning for spicing)
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup breadcrumbs

Mix seasonings with flour and breadcrumbs; in a separate bowl whip together egg white and milk. Dredge chicken parts in milk/egg mix then dredge them through the flour mix making sure all pieces are well coated.

In deep skillet melt vegetable oil (recommend 1 cuo Crisco to ¼ cup butter). Heat skillet on high until oil is hot, but not smoking, then turn to medium, add chicken and cook until golden brown and well done. Usually around 9 – 12 minutes.

Optional: for less fat, can spray pan with non-stick spray and put in preheated 400 degrees oven for around 15 minutes, turning every 15 minutes for even browning.

Makes 4 servings.