Bacon Fried Chicken

Bacon Fried Chicken 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breast 6 slices bacon 2 C. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. paprika 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp. onion powder 2 C. buttermilk oil for frying toothpicks Combine flour and seasonings in a bowl and set aside. Pour buttermilk in a bowl and set aside. Take each piece of chicken and wrap with a slice of bacon securing with a toothpick, then dredge in the flour then into the buttermilk and then back in the flour. Place on a plate and continue with remaining chicken. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees. Drop chicken 2 at a time into the oil and fry for approx. 15 minutes or until internal temperature reads 160 degrees. While working in batches to fry you can place the chicken on a cooling rack over a cookie sheet and keep warm in the oven at 250 degrees.