chicken pieces (must have skin!)
1 cup all-purpose flour
sunflower oil (for deep frying)

SEASONINGS:

4 tsp. salt
3 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. ground mace
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. fennel seeds (blended)

EGG WASH:

1 egg
1/2 cup milk
splash hot sauce (optional)

Combine flour, salt, pepper, sugar and herbs together thoroughly.

Combine egg with milk and whisk.

Dip chicken pieces in egg wash, then in seasoned flour.

Deep fry for 15 minutes in batches of four. Allow to drain in a warm (150°F / 70°C) oven while you fry off the rest.

Variation: Add a splash of hot sauce to the egg wash for Spicy Southern Fried Chicken!

Submitted by: Markyboythewolf