Which came first - the chicken or the paper?

I make no guarantees that the recipe below will produce the desired result. For it seems that the Colonel's (Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame) Secret Recipe exists on paper. And only two KFC executives have access to the document. Earlier this month, the document was relocated to a temporary storage facility in a process that involved armed guards, briefcases chained to wrists, and a ride in an armored car under police escort. And you thought your archives security was tough! Here's the Buzz Feed page, which included the recipe below.

KFC Original Fried Chicken

• 1 frying chicken, cut into frying pieces
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 Pkt. (dry) Good Seasons Italian Dressing (THE 11 herbs and spices!)
• 1 Envelope Lipton (or other brand) Tomato Cup of Soup
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 2/3 cup milk
• Vegetable oil to cover bottom of your skillet; about 1/2 inch deep.
  

1. Combine eggs and milk. Set aside.
2. Combine flour with the Italian dressing and soup mix.
3. Dip chicken pieces in milk-egg mixture and roll them in the flour-seasoning mixture. Repeat procedure.
4. Fry pieces over medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes, turning often.
5. Remove from fire. Drain and serve.