Better than Best Fried Chicken

Recipe View In a shallow dish, whisk together the condensed cream of chicken soup, egg, and seasoning salt. Be mindful of the salt content in the soup. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Thoroughly coat each chicken breast in the mixture, ensuring every surface is covered. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. This creates the perfect blend for a crispy coating. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Place each chicken piece individually into the bag, seal, and shake vigorously until fully coated. Add more flour and cornstarch in equal parts if needed to achieve a thick, even layer. (7 minutes)

Recipe View Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Ensure there is enough oil to completely submerge the chicken pieces. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Place the coated chicken on a platter and allow it to sit until the outside becomes slightly doughy. This is crucial for achieving maximum crispiness during frying. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Test the oil by dropping a small piece of coating into it. If it starts to fry immediately, the oil is ready. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, carefully place the chicken pieces into the hot oil and fry until cooked through and the juices run clear, approximately 7 to 10 minutes per batch. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the fried chicken and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately and enjoy the incredible flavor and texture! (2 minutes)