Southern Fried Chicken Batter

 

Ingredients :

 

30 saltine crackers

 

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

 

2 tablespoons dry potato flakes

 

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

 

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

 

1 egg

 

6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

 

2 cups vegetable oil for frying

 

Directions :

 

STEP 1 :

 

Place crackers in a large resealable plastic bag; seal bag and crush crackers with a rolling pin until they are coarse crumbs. Add the flour, potato flakes, seasoned salt, and pepper and mix well.

 

STEP 2 :

 

Beat egg in a shallow dish or bowl. One by one, dredge chicken pieces in egg, then place in bag with crumb mixture. Seal bag and shake to coat.

 

STEP 3 :

 

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

 

STEP 4 :

 

Fry chicken, turning frequently, until golden brown and juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes.