Kentucky - Style Fried Chicken

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Ingredients

3 lbs. fryer parts, cut sm

2 pkgs. Good Seasons Italian salad dressing m

2 tablespoons flour

2 teaspoons salt

1/4 cup lemon juice

2 tablespoons butter, softened

1 1/2 pts. salad oil

1 cup milk

1 1/2 cups pancake mix

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon sage

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Wipe chicken dry. Make paste of next 5 ingredients; brush to coat chicken evenly. Stack pieces in bowl, cover and refrigerate several hours. At least 1 1/2 hours before serving time, heat 1/2 inch oil in two large skillet so chicken won't be crowded. Dip pieces in milk, then in pancake mix, coating well.

Lightly brown about 4 minutes on each side. Place 1 layer in shallow pans; spoon remaining milk over pieces. Seal with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, uncover. Increase heat to 400 degrees and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes to crisp chicken. Baste with milk again. Makes 8 servings.