Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

By pattie_d

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Ingredients

• 1-1/2 Cups buttermilk
• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 Pounds fryer chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 1 Cups of flour
• 1 Teaspoon salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon ground pepper
• 8 Tablespoons or 1/2-cupcanola oil

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 70mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, mix buttermilk and lemon juice. Add chicken, cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (can marinate overnight).

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

3. Drain chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Combine soy flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag. In two batches, add chicken and shake to coat. Place chicken on wire rack and let dry 15 minutes
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4. Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and fry chicken in batches 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown.

5. Place chicken on baking sheet and bake 25 to 30 minutes minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

nutrition information
Per serving: Net Carbs: 5 grams, Fiber: 1.0 grams, Protein: 38.8 grams, Fat: 27.2 grams, Calories: 429. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet