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Crispy Fried Chicken
 
Recipe Yield: 6 servings

What You'll Need

  • 2 1/2 to 3 lb. cut-up chicken (about 8 pieces)
  • 1 cup Pearl Milling Company™ Original, Buttermilk Original, Complete or Buttermilk Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 4 to 5 cups vegetable oil or vegetable shortening

Products in Recipe:

Original Pancake & Waffle Mixes Link Original Complete Pancake & Waffle Mixes Link Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mixes Link Buttermilk Complete Pancake & Waffle Mixes Link

What You'll Do

  • Rinse chicken pieces well and pat dry.
  • Combine pancake mix, salt and pepper in large bowl.
  • Coat chicken well with dry mixture; shaking off any excess mix.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fat fryer or large deep skillet to 375° F.
  • Fry 3-4 pieces at a time in hot oil about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature is 165° F.
  • Drain chicken on wire cooling rack or paper towel.

    Products in Recipe:

    Original Original Complete Buttermilk Buttermilk Complete

    Cooking Tips & Variations

    • Pearl Milling Company™; Original Pancake & Waffle mix was used for the nutritional analysis
    • This recipe was contributed by a loyal consumer and tested by a professional home economist.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 520, Calories from Fat: 330, Total Fat: 37g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 95mg, Sodium: 550mg, Total Carbohydrate: 17g, Sugars: 4g, Dietary Fiber: g, Protein: 31g