RITZ Southern Fried Chicken

RITZ Southern Fried Chicken 3 cups buttermilk 1 broiler-fryer chicken (2-1/2 lb.), cut up 25 RITZ Crackers, finely crushed (about 1 cup) 2/3 cup flour 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 cups oil POUR buttermilk over chicken in shallow dish; cover and refrigerate 1 hour to marinate. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. ADD chicken to combined cracker crumbs, flour and red pepper in shallow dish, turning to evenly coat all sides. HEAT oil in large saucepan to 350°F. Add half the chicken; cook 15 min. or until chicken is done (165°F). Remove from oil; drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken. Tips Use Your Oven Omit oil. Marinate and coat chicken as directed. Place in foil-lined 15x10x1-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Drizzle evenly with 1/4 cup melted butter. Bake at 375°F for 40 to 50 min. or until chicken is done (165°F).