Kittencal'S Garlic Fried Chicken Breast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded semi-thin or leave thick see step 6)
1 cup oil (or as needed for frying)
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to suit heat level) (optional)
EGG MIXTURE
1 large egg
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin (you may use more if desired)

Preparation

In a bowl whisk the egg then whisk in milk, fresh garlic and cumin.
Place the chicken in the mixture and refrigerate for 1 or more hours.
In a shallow dish combine garlic powder with onion powder, black pepper, seasoned salt, paprika, flour, breadcrumbs and cayenne pepper (if using).
Heat 1 cup oil in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees F.
Remove the chicken from the egg/milk mixture allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the flour/breadcrumb mixture.
Fry the chicken in hot oil about 5-6 minutes per side or until cooked through (if you do not pound the chicken breasts thin you may partially cook the chicken in the skillet then remove to a baking sheet and finish cooking in the oven if desired).
Remove to paper towels or a brown paper bag to absorb the oil.