RITZ Southern Fried Chicken

Name: RITZ Southern Fried Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 5
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

The best fried chicken recipe just appeared in front of you! Tender chicken coated in in rich, buttery RITZ Cracker crumbs will definitely win the blue ribbon!

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Servings:

Makes 5 servings.

Ingredient list

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

Directions

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).