Bar-B-Q King Fried Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

oil, for deep-frying
2 cups water
1 cup milk
2 cups flour, self-rising
2 cups cracker meal, finely ground
1 (2 1/2-3 lb) chicken, cut into 10 pieces
barbecue sauce, Carolina-style, of your choice

Preparation

Heat the shortening or oil in a deep-fryer or deep pot to 300 degrees F. Combine the water and milk in a large bowl. Whisk the flour and cracker meal in a shallow dish.
Dip the chicken pieces in the milk mixture, then roll them in the flour mixture. dip again in the milk and roll in the flour. Fry the pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes. If desired, dip the hot pieces in barbeque sauce as they come out of the fryer.