1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) frying chicken, cut up or use chicken pieces
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 teaspoons MSG
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
Blend milk and egg. Combine flour and seasonings in plastic or paper bag. Shake chicken in seasoned flour. Dip chicken pieces in milk/egg mixture. Shake chicken a second time in seasoning mixture to coat thoroughly and evenly. To pan fry, melt Crisco in skillet to about 1/2 to 1 inch deep and heat to 365 degrees. Brown chicken on all sides. Reduce heat, 275 degrees, and continue cooking until chicken is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Do not cover. Turn chicken several times during cooking. Drain on paper towels. To deep fry, prepare as above and cook in deep Crisco heated to 365 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Variation:
For extra spicy chicken, increase poultry seasoning to 1/2 teaspoon and black pepper to 2 teaspoons.
Makes about 4 servings.