CindyD's Somewhat Southern Fried Chicken

Seasoned flour coats chicken thighs and drumsticks for frying. The golden brown chicken is quick and easy to make, and it's very budget-friendly.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 661 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 tablespoon rubbed sage
• 4 chicken leg quarters, cut into thighs and drumsticks
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat the eggs thoroughly in a shallow bowl. Sift together the flour, sage, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl to combine.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Oil should be about 2 inches deep. Dip chicken pieces into the beaten egg, then dredge in the seasoned flour to thoroughly coat.

Step 3

Fry chicken in the hot oil until golden brown on the first side, about 10 minutes; reduce heat to medium, and fry chicken on second side until golden brown and the meat is no longer pink inside, about 20 more minutes. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).