SOUTHERN FRIED CRACKER CHICKEN

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Try this Southern Fried Cracker Chicken to satisfy your Southern heart! This cracker crumbs chicken will hit the spot for broiler-fryer chicken.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 1h50m

Yield Makes 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups buttermilk
1 whole chicken (2-1/2 lb.), cut up
25 round buttery crackers, finely crushed (about 1 cup)
2/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cups oil

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

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