ELLEN'S FRIED CHICKEN

ELLEN'S FRIED CHICKEN image

Categories Dinner

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 chickens, cut into 8 pieces (I always use the boneless chicken breasts)
4 eggs
1/4 Cup water
3 Cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 Tbs paprika
2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 Cups corn oil
2 lemons

Steps:

Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry. Beat the eggs and water together in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, stir together the flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Dip the chicken pieces first in the egg mixture, then in the flour. Coat them well, shaking off any excess. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or large deep skillet to 375 degrees. It should be hot, but not smoking. Lower the heat slightly, and fry the chicken in the oil in small batches until golden and crisp all over, 10-15 minutes. Drain the chick on paper towels. Serve hot or at room temperature, with lemon wedges.