What is the secret to this crispy, crunchy, non greasy fried chicken? I know you won’t believe it, so I’ll tell you now…..plain club soda, although I used zero calorie tonic water here…still, the family reviews were great! Now, I have to keep making it.

Well, they buy the chicken, I cook it! Back to the stove!

Simply put, all this is, is coating your chicken in a spice blend, dipping it in a liquid mixture of flour, egg, spices & clun soda, then coating that with another coating of flour, let it rest for about 2 or 3 minutes, then fry in oil for 12 minutes. You need to let it drain for a few minutes when you remove it from the oil.

The oil I used was Smart Balance, cholesterol Free, oil Blend.

The spices I used are: salt, white & black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, adobo seasoning, mustard powder, and smoked paprika.

Make enough spices to equal one full cup. Set aside half of them.

Combine spices and with 1/2 cup of them, rub them into the chicken.

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Set two large bowls up.

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In one add 2 cups of all purpose flour

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in the second, add 2 cups of all purpose flour. add an egg, then add club soda and keep adding it until it thickens, not a soup, but thick enough that you see it will coat the chicken when you dip it into it. Then add the other 1/2 cup of the spices and mix well.

Dip the chicken into the liquid mix first, let it drain a few seconds, then dip it in the flour bowl. I have found that if you use a spoon to coat the chicken it helps, make sure the chicken is as heavily coated as you can. Set it aside to rest for about 2 or 3 minutes.

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Heat oil in pot to 350 degrees. Place chicken in pot and cook for 12 minutes. Turn chicken over every 5 minutes.

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After 12 minutes, the chicken should be done. Try one piece, if it’s not done return to pot and cook for another 5 minutes, then check it again. Repeat process until you are satisfied it is done.

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When it is done, place it on a rack to drain and cool for 3-5 minutes.

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Serve

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