Ingredients

  • 3 lb. fryer parts, cut small
  • 2 pkg. Italian salad dressing mix from Good Seasons
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, softened
  • 1 pt. (8 oz.) salad oil
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 1/2 c. pancake mix
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. sage
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Method

  • Wipe chicken dry.
  • Make paste of first 5 ingredients; brush to coat chicken evenly.
  • Stack pieces in bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate several hours.
  • One and one-half hours before serving, heat 1/2-inch oil in 2 large skillets so chicken won't be crowded.
  • Dip pieces in milk, then in pancake mix, mixed with paprika, sage and pepper; coat well.
  • Dust off excess.
  • Lightly brown about 4 minutes each side.
  • Place in 1 layer in shallow pans.
  • Spoon remaining milk over pieces.
  • Seal with foil.
  • Bake 1 hour at 350°. Uncover; bake 10 minutes at 400° to crisp chicken.
  • Baste with milk again.
  • Serves 8.