Ranch Cheesoning Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 10.25 cup Dan-O’s Original Seasoning(30g)
• 23 tablespoon Dan-O’s Ranch Cheesoning(24g)
• 32 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs(907g)
• 42 cup Buttermilk(480g)
• 52 cup Self-rising flour(250g)
• 6500 g Crisco shortening(500g)

Instructions

1. 1Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a large bowl.
2. 2Pour in the buttermilk and coat the chicken thoroughly.
3. 3Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
4. 4In a large bowl, add the self-rising flour.
5. 5Sprinkle in Dan-O’s Original Seasoning and mix well to combine.
6. 6Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting the excess drip off.
7. 7Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour, coating evenly on all sides.
8. 8Set coated chicken on a tray or plate to rest.
9. 9Add Crisco shortening to a large cast iron skillet, filling it 1–2 inches deep.
10. 10Heat over medium-high until melted and the temperature reaches 350°F (175°C).
11. 11Carefully add chicken pieces to the hot oil.
12. 12Fry for 3 minutes, then flip.
13. 13Fry another 2–3 minutes per side, flipping every few minutes until golden brown.
14. 14Remove chicken from oil and place on a drying rack to drain.
15. 15Transfer the chicken (on the rack) to a 350°F (175°C) oven.
16. 16Bake for 15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 170°F (77°C).
17. 17While still hot, sprinkle Dan-O’s Ranch Cheesoning over the top before serving.