Bar-B-Q King Fried Chicken

From Diners, Drive-ins and Dives cookbook. Courtesy of Bar-B-Q King, Charlotte,NC

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

•  oil, for deep-frying
• 2  cups water
• 1  cup milk
• 2  cups flour, self-rising
• 2  cups  cracker meal, finely ground
• 1 (2 1/2-3 lb)  chicken, cut into 10 pieces
•  barbecue sauce, Carolina-style, of your choice

Directions

1. Heat the shortening or oil in a deep-fryer or deep pot to 300 degrees F. Combine the water and milk in a large bowl. Whisk the flour and cracker meal in a shallow dish.
2. Dip the chicken pieces in the milk mixture, then roll them in the flour mixture. dip again in the milk and roll in the flour. Fry the pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes. If desired, dip the hot pieces in barbeque sauce as they come out of the fryer.