Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour, divided6 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker2 large eggs1-1/2 cups water1 teaspoon salt2 broiler/fryer chickens (3-1/2 to 4 pounds each), cut upOil for deep-fat frying

Preparation

In a large shallow dish, combine 2-2/3 cups flour and Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker. In another shallow dish, beat eggs and 1-1/2 cups water; add 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1-1/3 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then place in the flour mixture, a few pieces at a time. Turn to coat.

In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Working in batches, fry chicken, several pieces at a time, until golden brown and a thermometer inserted into chicken reads 165°, 7-8 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.