tonight was 'chicken night' and that was set in stone.
i'd been putting off the task of creating chicken concoctions; but it was going on a week past its due date and HAD to be cooked.
...or else added to the stash of meat [buying time] in the freezer.

SO IT WAS to be chicken.
but 'what?' was the question.
i rattled off chicken dishes like a laundry list to the mr. and, of course, he said it's up to me.
so next i hit up google, but i was low on ingredients to make the family favourites like thai or even the old standby chicken & rice casserole!! so i decided to go old school and just fry some and bake the rest; then use it however our hearts desired.

THE RECIPE:
**fried chicken**
- heat oil in skillet. (covered)
- remove innards & wash chicken. WELL.
- cut into pieces; i.e. legs, wings, breast strips, whatever works/ whatever you like.
- dip in egg dip then
- cover with breading mix.

egg dip:
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup (approx) milk or 1/2 & 1/2
beat together.

breading mix:
1/2 package (1/8 regular sized box) of saltine crackers, crushed
3/4 cups flour (white or wheat or combination)
salt & pepper to taste
oregano, paprika, chili powder (just a dash!) to taste

- gently lay in hot oil in skillet, pieces slightly apart, and
- fry on med/high heat for 20 - 30 mins or until not pink at all and not slimy aka cook until done. flip halfway through.
look up online the exact temperature you need for it to be safe