Marinated Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 2.5 lb chicken pieces 
• 1 cup flour 
• 2 cups oil 
• 1 Tbsp pepper sauce hot
• 1  env. seasons dressing mix italian good divided

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels
• baking pan
• ziploc bags

Directions

1. Place chicken in shallow baking dish.
2. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. of the dressing mix and the hot pepper sauce; turn to coat. Cover. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to marinate.
3. Mix flour and remaining dressing mix in plastic bag.
4. Add chicken, 1 piece at a time; close bag and shake to coat.
5. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.
6. Add chicken; cook 10 min. or until browned on all sides. Reduce heat to medium; cover. Cook 30 min. or until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally.
7. Drain on paper towels.