CindyD's Somewhat Southern Fried Chicken

In CindyD's somewhat Southern fried chicken recipe, seasoned flour coats chicken for frying until golden brown. It's quick, easy, and 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

Heat 2 inches oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Dip chicken pieces into beaten egg; lift up so excess egg drips back into the bowl. Dredge in flour mixture until thoroughly coated; shake off excess.

Step 4

Lower chicken carefully into the hot oil; fry until golden brown on first side, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; flip chicken and fry on second side until golden brown and no longer pink inside, about 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).