Awesome Fried Chicken

"This is the best fried chicken! It's all in the flavorful coating that really makes this so tasty, and the moistest chicken EVER!"

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 812 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 1 quart buttermilk
• oil for frying

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 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.

Step 4

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