RITZ Southern Fried Chicken
Prep time20 min
Total time1hr 50min
ServingsMakes 5 servings.
Ingredients
- 3 cups buttermilk
- 1 broiler-fryer chicken(2-1/2 lb.), cut up
- 25 RITZ Crackers, finely crushed (about 1 cup)
- ⅔ cup flour
- ½ 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-Wise
You'll know it is a special occasion when this Southern Fried Chicken is on the menu! - Use Your Oven
Omit 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).
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 390 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 25g | |
| Saturated fat 5g | |
| Cholesterol 80mg | |
| Sodium 400mg | |
| Carbohydrate 13g | |
| Dietary fiber 0g | |
| Total sugars 2g | |
| Protein 26g | |
| Vitamin A | 4 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 0 %DV |
| Calcium | 6 %DV |
| Iron | 10 %DV |