Colonel Sander'S Kentucky Fried Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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