Food Network: Traditional Southern Fried Chicken

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Traditional Southern Fried Chicken
Recipe courtesy Mary Bo Bo’s, Nashville, TN

Ingredients
1 (2 to 2 1/2-pound) chicken
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
3 cups lard

Directions
Cut the chicken into frying pieces. In a shallow bowl
beat the eggs and then stir in the milk, salt, and pepper. Soak the chicken in the

milk mixture for 5 to 10 minutes. Roll the chicken in flour, being sure to
completely cover each piece. Set aside to dry.

In a large cast-iron skillet melt lard over medium heat. When the fat is very hot
add the thighs and legs and cook for several minutes. Add the other pieces, being
careful not to overcrowd the skillet. Continue cooking until the chicken is golden
brown on 1 side (about 5 minutes). Turn and brown on the other side. Reduce the
heat to medium low. Cover the pan and cook for 15 minutes. Turn the pieces, cover,
and continue to cook for 15 minutes longer. Uncover for the last 5 to 10 minutes
so the crust will be crisp.