Tasty and Crispy Fried Whole Chicken

An old favourite!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  whole chicken, cut-up
• 8  cups  vegetable oil

• For the marinade

• 4  cups water
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Accent seasoning

• For the coating

• 1  egg, beaten
• 1  cup milk
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3⁄4 teaspoon Accent seasoning

Directions

1. Trim any excess skin and fat from the chicken pieces.
2. Combine the water, salt and Accent flavour enhancer for the marination in a large bowl.
3. Add chicken.
4. Keep aside for 20 minutes in the bowl.
5. Be sure to turn the chicken frequently when it marinates.
6. Combine the beaten egg and milk in a medium bowl.
7. In another medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper and Accent flavour enhancer.
8. Once marinated, transfer the chicken onto a paper towel so that any excess liquid is drained off.
9. Coat the chicken with the dry flour mixture, then the egg and milk mixture and then again the flour mixture.
10. Carefully, lower the chicken into hot oil.
11. Fry for 15-20 minutes till it turns golden brown.
12. Make sure to turn the chicken on all sides to ensure that it cooks evenly.
13. Remove from heat and place the chicken on a paper towel to drain for about 5 minutes before eating!