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Default Southern fried chicken

On 9/15/2011 1:40 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> I know you Southerners will tell me if this isn't authentic but it sure
> is good. Given that I want to cut out fried foods, I won't make it often
> but I really wanted to try it. The recipe calls for soaking the chicken
> in milk and beaten eggs for several hours. Then coat with flour and
> seasonings, then dip back in the milk/eggs then back in the flour to
> make a batter dip. Fry till done then drain on paper, then on a rack
> until cool enough to eat.
>
> I had a frozen chicken breast so I put it frozen into the milk/eggs and
> it soaked for a total of about 2 days while it thawed. Wow, it turned
> out so flavorful and tender.

I wouldn't worry about offending southerners, we've all got our own
secret recipes for fried chicken. Of course mine is the best, at least
that's what all of us say about our recipes.

Yours sounds okay to me and I'm about as southron as they come.