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In a shallow dish or bowl combine the egg with the soup and 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; mix until thoroughly combined.
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Add the chicken pieces and using your clean hands toss to coat completely; set aside or you may refrigerate until ready to finish making the recipe.
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In a medium bowl mix together the flour with the cornstarch, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, paprika, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt and black pepper.
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Working with one piece of chicken at a time, place the soup-coated chicken into the flour mixture and toss to coat completely.
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Add more flour and/or cornstarch if necessary adding them in equal parts (there should be an equal amount of each in the mixture, if you add in 2 tablespoons flour you must add in 2 tablespoons cornstarch with the flour).
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Place the coated chicken on a rack and allow to sit until it becomes doughy (THIS IS A CRUCIAL STEP to ensure crispiness when fried).
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Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat (be certain to use enough oil to cover the chicken pieces).
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Once the chicken is doughy test oil by dropping in a piece of the "dough" into it. The oil is ready when it starts to fry immediately.
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Fry the chicken pieces in oil for about 10 minutes or until cooked through and juices run clear.
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Drain on a rack.