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RITZ Southern Fried Chicken

Prep time

20 min

Total time

1 hr 50 min

Servings

Makes 5 servings.

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    Ingredients
    • 3 cups buttermilk
    • 1 broiler-fryer chicken (2-1/2 lb.), cut up
    • 25 RITZ Crackers, finely crushed (about 1 cup)
    • 2/3 cup flour
    • 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
    • 2 cups oil
Preparation
  • Pour buttermilk over chicken in shallow dish; cover and refrigerate 1 hour to marinate. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
  • Add chicken to combined cracker crumbs, flour and red pepper in shallow dish, turning to evenly coat all sides.
  • Heat oil in large saucepan to 350°F. Add half the chicken; cook 15 min. or until chicken is done (165°F). Remove from oil; drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken.

Recipe Tips

Size-WiseYou'll know it is a special occasion when this Southern Fried Chicken is on the menu!

Use Your OvenOmit oil. Marinate and coat chicken as directed. Place in foil-lined 15x10x1-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Drizzle evenly with 1/4 cup melted butter. Bake at 375°F for 40 to 50 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).

74637
Calories 390
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g
Saturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 80mg
Sodium 400mg
Total Carbohydrate 13g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 26g
Vitamin A 4% DV
Vitamin C 0% DV
Calcium 6% DV
Iron 10% DV

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