Ingredients

  • 6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 12 cups plain pancake mix
  • 8 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1 14 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • 1 cup blue cheese dressing

Method

  • In a deep skillet, pour in the oil over medium heat.
  • (It should reach 1 1/2 inches up the side of the pot).
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 2 cups pancake mix, 1 1/4 cups water, and 6 tsp hot sauce.
  • Place the remaining 1/2 cup pancake mix in a wide bowl.
  • Arrange the batter and the bowl of reserved pancake mix near the stove.
  • Line plate with a few paper towels and keep within reach.
  • Once the oil is heated, toss the chicken pieces with the remaining 2 tsp hot sauce, then toss them in the dry pancake mix, coating evenly and shaking off the excess.
  • Working in 3 or 4 batches, add the chicken to the batter and toss with your fingers or a fork.
  • Remove from the batter, shaking off the excess, and carefully add to the hot oil.
  • Fry the chicken, turning once with tongs, until deep golden brown about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer the chicken to the paper towel lined plate to drain, then season with salt.
  • Stir the scallions and 1 tsp pepper into the blue cheese dressing.
  • Serve the chicken immediately, with the dressing on the side.