Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 (4-pound) whole chicken cut into
• 8 pieces
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, paprika, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Wash chicken and place 2 to 3 pieces to the flour mixture. Shake bag gently to coat chicken, remove from bag and let set for 10 minutes.
2. Heat oil to 375°F. Place 1 layer of chicken into the fryer basket and carefully lower basket into the preheated oil. Fry until meat thermometer has reached an internal temperature of 180°F and breading is golden brown (about 20 minutes). Drain on paper towels.