While I'm not claiming it tastes just like the KFC recipe, this is truly an AWESOME recipe for fried chicken!! My mom has been making this since I was a wee little one, and I still absolutely LOVE it! My whole family really enjoys this chicken. The ingredients are a little different, but don't let that scare you. Make it once, and you'll be hooked! Prep. time includes refrigeration time.

Ingredients

8 serv.

dried Italian salad dressing mix↗2 packages
flour↗3 tablespoons
salt↗2 teaspoons
black pepper↗1 dash
lemon juice↗1⁄4 cup
vegetable oil↗2 tablespoons
broiler-fryer chicken pieces↗2 1⁄2 - 3 lbs
carbonated soda water↗2 cups
dry pancake mix↗2 cups
oil, for frying

Step-by-step instructions

1
In small bowl, combine first 6 ingredients and stir until smooth, thick paste is formed.
2
Spread evenly over chicken.
3
Place coated chicken in large bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
4
Pour oil in large, heavy skillet or deep fryer to at least a 3-inch depth, and heat to 425 degrees.
5
Meanwhile, place soda water in bowl, and dry pancake mix in a seperate bowl.
6
Place chicken in soda, then dredge with pancake mix.
7
Set aside to dry a few min.
8
Fry a few pieces at a time uintil browned (about 5 minutes), and place on large baking sheet.
9
Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Source: food.com

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