2 1/2 - 3 lb. frying chicken, cut up
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3 tbsp. fine, dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tsp. Italian herb seasoning
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. water

Wash chicken pieces and pat dry. Put flour, bread crumbs, seasoning and cheese in a bag and mix well. Shake chicken pieces, a few at a time, to coat. Dip coated chicken in egg, beaten with water. Shake chicken in flour mixture again and set aside.

Fill an electric fry pan or large, heavy skillet with oil, no more than 1/3 its depth. Heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry chicken 11 minutes, skin side down. Turn and fry 10-15 minutes. Let stand at least 7 minutes before serving.