Awesome Fried Chicken

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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

Instructions

  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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

573 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.2g 26% DV
Total Fat 38g 49% DV
Carbs 53.9g 20% DV
Fiber 9.9g 35% DV
Sugar 2.6g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10212.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 682.8mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 16.5mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 54.8mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 5.2mg 6% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 402mg 31% DV
Iron 12.7mg 70% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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