Picnic Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 (2-pound) whole chickens, cut up
• 2 cups milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 3 cups shortening
• 2 teaspoons salt

Preparation

1. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry, and set aside.
2. Whisk together milk and egg in a bowl. Combine flour, 2 tablespoons salt, and pepper in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag.
3. Dip 2 chicken pieces in milk mixture. Place in plastic bag; seal and shake to coat. Remove chicken; repeat procedure with remaining pieces.
4. Melt shortening in a Dutch oven over medium heat; heat to 350°. Fry chicken, in batches, 10 minutes on each side or until done and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle evenly with 2 teaspoons salt.