"Minni don't burn no fried chicken!" - "The Help"

I must confess that I watched a movie with more cursing than I usually tolerate. The emotional history lesson was priceless. I really connected with the women going through segregation era ideals and problems. But it definitely was not for children. I also do not condone the secret ingredient in the fabulous chocolate pie.

Now, for my exciting input into this topic! I actually fried chicken tonight! WooHoo! I am very happy to report that the fire was the tea bag tag being lit by the eye, not the chicken! No smoke alarms went off! Nick's great compliment to me was, "It looks like Chick Fil A chicken." Jaime agreed & spoke with enthusiasm, "Eat Mor Chikin!" Kristen didn't really talk much, she just said the blessing quietly and began eating, without waiting for anyone else! I do say it was pretty good! I learned three things today from failing in the past. First of all, I should always directly season the chicken as well as the breading. Second, cutting along the grain of muscle makes it look better. And finally the secret: use coconut oil! It seems to have a higher smoking point. So I didn't get splattered grease on me nor on the stove! So enjoy some good fried chicken, & follow Minni's advise, don't burn it!