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| Hills Own Shaken Fried Chicken
1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
3 cups flour with salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 gallon buttermilk
3 eggs
1 box Cornflakes
Crisco (for frying)
Crush cornflakes and put in a large paper bag. Marinate chicken in buttermilk and egg mixture. Dredge in flour. Dip in buttermilk and egg mixture. Toss in bag and coat thoroughly with crushed cornflakes. Deep fry (or bake in your oven) until done. Baking will take 20 to 25 minutes in a 325 degree oven.
When frying:
Breasts should take 10 to 12 minutes.
Back and thigh should take 8 to 10 minutes.
Wings and legs should take 4 to 5 mintes.