Colonel Sander's Kentucky Fried Chicken

Total Time: 4 hrs Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 packages dried italian salad dressing mix
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 dash black pepper
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 1/2-3 lbs broiler-fryer chicken pieces
• 2 cups carbonated soda water
• 2 cups dry pancake mix
• oil, for frying

Recipe

• 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.