Favorite Fried Chicken

Ingredients:

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips or chunks

Egg

Half and half or buttermilk

Flour

Cornstarch

Ranch dressing powder

Salt 

Pepper

Preparation: 

1. Mix egg and milk together in a bowl.

2. Combine flour, cornstarch, dressing powder, salt and pepper as desired to taste.

3. Dip chicken in egg mixture, drip off excess, then dredge in flour mixture.

4. Place chicken on plate or tray, and let sit for 3-5 minutes.

5. While waiting, heat vegetable oil in frying pan, deep enough for chicken to be almost fully submerged.

5. Repeat dipping and dredging process, then place chicken in frying pan. Do not overcrowd pan.

6. Fry on one side until lightly brown, then flip. Repeat as necessary until chicken is done and crispy brown on both sides. Do not overcook.

7. As needed. replenish oil to maintain a level that allows new chicken to be submerged.

8. Remove cooked chicken from pan as it is done, and place on paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Keep warm in warming drawer or low heat oven until ready to serve.