Better than Best Fried Chicken

This fried chicken with cornstarch is simply delicious and uses, of all things, cream of chicken soup! The other key ingredient is cornstarch. The end result will surprise you. It will be perfect — crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and loaded with mouthwatering flavor. This chicken will definitely be requested on a regular basis by family and friends!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 531 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• seasoning salt to taste
• oil for frying
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine condensed soup, egg, and seasoning salt (be careful, as soup is already salted) in a shallow dish or bowl; mix well. Dip chicken in mixture and turn to coat completely. Set aside.

Step 2

Mix together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Place chicken pieces, one at a time, in the bag, seal and shake to coat. Add more flour and cornstarch as necessary, but add them in equal parts.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Be sure to use enough oil to cover chicken pieces.

Step 4

Place coated chicken on a platter; allow to sit until outside becomes doughy (this is critical to ensure crispiness when fried). Once chicken coating is doughy, test oil by dropping a piece of coating into it; oil is ready if it starts to fry immediately.

Step 5

Working in batches, fry chicken pieces in hot oil until cooked through and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve.