Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 small onion, quartered
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 chicken, cut into serving pieces
  • salad oil or shortening
  • BATTER
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salad oil

Method

  • In large skillet, combine celery, onion, bay leaf, salt and 1 cup water. Add chicken pieces. Bring to a boil; cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Drain chicken pieces. Pat dry with paper towels and let cool.
  • In deep fryer or skillet, at least 2-inches deep, slowly heat oil to 375F on deep fry thermometer. Also preheat oven to 300°F.
  • Meanwhile, make batter. Sift flour with baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, with rotary beaters, beat eggs, milk and oil until combined. Add flour mixture gradually, beating until smooth.
  • Dip chicken pieces in batter coating evenly. Deep fry a few pieces at a time, turning occasionally, 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and tender. Drain well on paper towels.
  • Keep browned chicken in oven while rest of chicken cooks.
  • SOOOOO GOOOOD!