Colonel Sander'S Kentucky Fried Chicken

• 2 packages dried Italian salad dressing mix
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 dash black pepper
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 - 3 lbs broiler-fryer chicken pieces
• 2 cups carbonated soda water
• 2 cups dry pancake mix
• oil, for frying

1. In small bowl, combine first 6 ingredients and stir until smooth, thick paste is formed.
2. Spread evenly over chicken.
3. Place coated chicken in large bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
4. Pour oil in large, heavy skillet or deep fryer to at least a 3-inch depth, and heat to 425 degrees.
5. Meanwhile, place soda water in bowl, and dry pancake mix in a seperate bowl.
6. Place chicken in soda, then dredge with pancake mix.
7. Set aside to dry a few min.
8. Fry a few pieces at a time uintil browned (about 5 minutes), and place on large baking sheet.
9. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

italian salad dressing, flour, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, vegetable oil, chicken, carbonated soda water, pancake mix, oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/colonel-sanders-kentucky-fried-chicken-31160 (may not work)