Heat the oil, over medium heat, in a large cast iron skillet.
Vegetable Oil
In a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, finely ground the pecans.
½ lbs pecan pieces
Combine the pecans with the flour.
2 cups all purpose flour
Season with Essence.
Essence Spice
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
salt & pepper to taste, 1 lrg frying chicken
Whisk the eggs with 2 tablespoons of the milk.
3 eggs, 4 tbsp milk
Dredge the chicken pieces in the pecan flour, coating each piece completely.
Dip the chicken in the egg wash, coating completely and letting the excess drip off.
Dredge the chicken in the pecan flour, for a second time, coating the chicken completely.
Gently lay half of the chicken in the hot oil, skin side down.
Fry the chicken for 6 minutes.
Turn the chicken over and continue to cook for 6 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and the chicken is completely cooked.
Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate.
Season the chicken with Essence.
Continue frying the remaining chicken.
Serve the chicken with Maw Maw's Slaw.