Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Directions

1. Flatten chicken breast with mallet or rolling pin until chicken is an even thickness. Cut chicken into 1" x 4" strips.
2. Soak chicken in buttermilk and paprika for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
   
3. In a shallow bowl, combine garlic powder, pepper, salt, Kinnikinnick Panko Bread Crumbs and Kinnikinnick All Purpose Flour Blend.
4. Coat buttermilk chicken in crumb mixture and shake off excess crumb. Set aside.
   
5. Preheat deep fryer to 360°F (182°C).
6. Deep fry chicken pieces a few at a time until golden brown. Time will vary depending on thickness of batter and size of chicken pieces (approx. 10 - 14 minutes). Cook to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
   
7. Cool slightly on paper towel prior to serving.

Yields 15 strips