Main Dish: Parmesan Batter-Fried Chicken

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs chicken tenderloins

2/3 cup flour

1/3 cup cornmeal

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp ground red pepper

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp snipped parsley

1/ tsp garlic powder

1 beaten egg

2/3 cup milk

2 tbsp cooking oil

vegetable oil for deep-frying

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cover chicken with lightly salted water.

2. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

3. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is done.

4. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, garlic powder, cheese, red pepper, and parsley.

5. Stir together egg, milk, and 2 tbsp oil; add to flour mixture; beat till smooth.

6. In a heavy saucepan or deep-fat fryer heat 1 1/4" oil to 365 F.

7. Dip chicken pieces, one at a time, into batter; shake off excess.

8. Carefully lower into hot oil; fry, two or three pieces at a time, 2-3 minutes or until golden, turning once.