Big Pink TV Dinner Fried Chicken

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornflakes, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Vegetable oil as needed

Instructions

1. Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk 2 to 3 hours, refrigerated.
2. In large bowl, combine dry ingredients.
3. Remove 1 piece of chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Coat with dry mixture; set aside. Repeat with all pieces.
4. In deep skillet, heat 3/4 inch deep oil to 350 degrees F.
5. Fry 2 to 3 chicken pieces at a time, 10 to 15 minutes, turning to ensure even cooking. Drain on paper towels.
6. Serve 2 pieces per order.

Attribution

Posted by CookinMom at Recipe Goldmine - May 29, 2001.

Source: Chef Peter Riga, Big Pink, Miami