A fun chicken recipe the kids can help prepare. They love crushing the crackers. It does not matter if the measurements aren't perfect, just wing it!
Ingredients
- saltine crackers: 30 piece
- all-purpose flour: 2 Tbsp
- dry potato flakes: 2 Tbsp
- seasoned salt: 1 tsp
- ground black pepper: 0.5 tsp
- egg: 1 piece
- skinless, boneless chicken breast halves: 6 piece
- vegetable oil for frying: 2 cups
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Stages of cooking
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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.
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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.
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Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Fry chicken, turning frequently, until golden brown and juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes.