Great Fried Chicken

I hate chewy chicken but I love crispy chicken. Finding the right balance of heat and time creates fried chicken that looks great and tastes even better. You can buy a whole fryer and cut it into pieces or buy one all ready cut up. Rinse the chicken in cold water. Preheat..on medium / low heat..a large fry pan with 3 tablespoons of cooking oil. (oil of your choice). If you are a bit slow coating your chicken then turn the pan to low. In one shallow dish add 1/2 cup flour In another shallow dish add 2 eggs , beaten To eggs add salt and pepper to taste To flour add 1 tablespoon parsley flakes and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder....blend with flour Dip the chicken pieces into the egg mixture..coating completely and then roll in the flour mixture until fully coated. With tongs ( to avoid hot oil on your fingers) place chicken in fry pan. COVER and cook chicken for 1 hour on med. temperature.. DO NOT COOK ON HIGH. The key to perfect fried chicken is to turn it every 15 minutes. This allows for perfect browning and even cooking. By using medium heat the chicken will be be done but the outside will not be overly done. At the end of an hour pierce the breast piece with a fork. If juice is clear and chicken is tender it is done. This has been a never fail dish for me. Enjoy!