MARYLAND FRIED CHICKEN 
2 1/2 - 3 lb. chicken
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 eggs
2 tbsp. water
2 c. bread crumbs
Oil

Wash chicken. Pat dry. Mix flour, salt, paprika and pepper. Coat chicken in flour mixture. Dip in beaten egg/water mixture. Then into bread crumbs.

Cook over medium heat in skillet with 1/8 to 1/4 inch oil, 15 to 20 minutes or until light brown. Reduce heat, cover tightly. Simmer 20- 40 minutes. Turn once or twice for even cooking. Remove lid last 5 minutes for crisp chicken.

 

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