Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces (or pre-cut parts--i used thighs and drumsticks))
  • 3 beaten eggs
  • oil for frying
  • 2 cups flour
  • 4 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp tarragon
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp chives
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp celery salt

Instruction

  • Grind all the herbs and spices with a mortar and pestle (if you don't have one rub very well with your hands.
  • Place the flour in a large plastic bag and add the ground herbs/spices. Shake the bag well to blend.
  • Heat the oil (if not using an electric deep fryer, the oil level should be about 2-inches) to 350 degrees F. Deep-fry thermometer is strongly recommeded
  • Dip the chicken in the beaten egg, letting excess run off, then place in the bag of flour and toss until well coated.
  • Place coated chicken in the hot oil, making sure NOT to crowd the pan and maintain proper oil temperature.
  • Turn half-way through cook time (approximate cook times given below). Always check with an insta-read meat thermometer. Chicken should cook to 160-165 degrees F.
  • Drumsticks will require about 12 minutes total
  • Small to medium thighs require about 15-17 minutes total
  • Breasts require about 14-16 minutes total