3 c. buttermilk
1 broiler-fryer chicken (2-1/2 lb.), cut up
25 RITZ Crackers, finely crushed (about 1 cup)
2/3 c. flour
1 t. salt
1/2 t. ground red pepper
2 c. vegetable oil

POUR buttermilk over chicken in shallow dish or resealable plastic bag; cover and refrigerate 1 hour to marinate. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. ADD chicken to combined cracker crumbs, flour, salt and red pepper in shallow dish, turning to evenly coat all sides. HEAT oil in large saucepan to 350 degrees. Add half of the chicken; cook 15 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oil; drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining chicken.

Use Your Oven
Omit oil. Marinate and coat chicken as directed. Place in foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan sprayed with cooking spray. Drizzle evenly with 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter or margarine. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes or until chicken is golden brown and cooked through.