Boilng chicken before frying??

Just read a fried drumstick recipe that calls for boiling the chicken for 10 minutes first (to make sure it's done all the way) before coating it and frying it. Has anyone done this? I've never fried chicken so I'm not sure if this is a tried-and-true trick or if it will be some weird internet fail.  

I never have (although it makes sense) i just always fry it and cut into it to check to make sure it's done!

ive done it! makes it to where you dont have to burn the breading to get it cooked through. if they are thin boneless chicken breasts i would just fry them

I never do. I just fry it.

I have never personally done this but I have heard it being done. The problem with frying chicken is that the breading cooks faster so the outside gets done and the inside is still raw. I use flour and coat it well after having it in a egg bath for about 15 minutes. I let the oil warm up completely on a mid high heat and then turn frequently as it is cooking to ensure an even cooking temp all the way around until it is a good golden brown. It comes out perfect every time.