Buttermilk Fried Chicken
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Ingredients
- 1 fryer chicken - (3 lbs) cut into pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 6 garlic cloves smashed
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (parsley, tarragon, thyme)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
- 3 cups solid vegetable shortening
Details
Servings 4
Preparation
Step 1
Soak chicken in buttermilk with garlic, onions, herbs, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain in colander, leaving some herbs on chicken.
In a large paper grocery bag, mix flour with seasonings. Meanwhile, heat 3 cups shortening in cast-iron pan until 350 degrees.
Place chicken pieces in bag with flour and shake, let sit 1 minute, then shake again. Add chicken to hot pan and fry on 1 side for 20 minutes, then turn to finish.
This recipe yields 4 servings.
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