Ingredients

  • Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil
  • 1 1/2 cups White Lily Enriched Bleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves large

Method

  • HEAT 1 1/2 inches oil to 365°F in large heavy skillet.
  • BLEND flour, salt and pepper thoroughly in medium bowl. Break eggs into small bowl, beat lightly; set aside. Pour buttermilk into separate bowl.
  • DIP chicken breasts, one at a time, into buttermilk. Coat completely with flour mixture. Dip into beaten eggs, then dip back into flour. Repeat for other pieces.
  • PLACE chicken breasts gently into hot oil. Fry uncovered 10 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and juices run clear.
  • DRAIN on paper towels. Serve immediately, or place on pan in 200°F oven until ready to serve.