Southern Fried Chicken

Name: Southern Fried Chicken
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole fryer chicken; 1 tbsp salt; 1 tbsp black pepper; 2 whole eggs; ½ cup Pet milk; ½ cup water; 2 cups flour; 1 tsp paprika; ¼ tsp ground thyme; ½ tsp granulated garlic; 1 qt oil

Classic Southern-style fried chicken made with a seasoned flour coating and buttermilk wash, fried until golden brown and crispy. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.

4 servings

35 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 whole fryer chicken
•1 tbsp salt
•1 tbsp black pepper
•2 whole eggs
•½ cup Pet milk
•½ cup water
•2 cups flour
•1 tsp paprika
•¼ tsp ground thyme
•½ tsp granulated garlic
•1 qt oil

Cooking Instructions

1.
Cut chicken in eight pieces. Season well with salt and pepper. Set aside. Mix eggs, milk, and water. Pour mixture over chicken. Let sit for 5 minutes.
10 min
2.
In a heavy paper bag, mix flour, paprika, ground thyme, and granulated garlic. Place chicken in bag with flour mixture. Shake until chicken is well coated.
5 min
3.
Heat oil in a Magnalite fryer - oil should reach 350°F. Place chicken in hot oil. Fry, turning as chicken browns. Heavy parts such as breast, thighs, and legs will take 15 to 20 minutes, wings about 10 to 15 minutes. Drain chicken on paper towels.
20 min