Cornmeal Battered Fried Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Wash the chicken and in large saucepan. Cover the chicken with slightly salted water and bring to a boil. After it boils, reduce the heat and cover and simmer for 20 minutes. (the boiling is done to almost cook the chicken so the cornmeal does not burn).
2. 2
   Drain the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
3. 3
   For the batter: Combine all the dry ingredients in a medium bowl; mix well. Add the egg, milk, and oil to the flour mixture; mix well until smooth.
4. 4
   Heat oil for frying to 365°F.
5. 5
   Dip the chicken pieces one at a time in the batter and gently shake off the excess batter. Carefully lower into hot oil.
6. 6
   Fry 2 to 3 pieces at a time for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden, turning only once.
7. 7
   Carefully remove and drain on paper towels, or paper bag.
8. 8
   Keep warm while frying the remaining chicken.