Awesome Fried Chicken

Name: Awesome Fried Chicken
Ingredients: 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 1 quart buttermilk; 1 tablespoon salt; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; oil for frying

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 quart buttermilk
1 tablespoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
oil for frying

Directions

1

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine chicken, buttermilk and salt. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
2

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, Italian dressing mix, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. Remove chicken from buttermilk, and coat well with flour mixture. Let set on a plate for about 10 minutes.
4

Fry in hot oil until meat is no longer pink, and breading is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels.