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Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Description: Fried chicken.
Yield: About 3-4 servings.


Chicken Preparation

Qty Unit Ingredient
1 Whole Chicken (about 4 1/2 lbs)
1 pint Buttermilk

Directions:

  1. Cut chicken into 8 pieces (2 drumsticks, 2 thighs, 2 wings, 2 breasts, you may want to cut each breast in half)
  2. Refrigerate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 8 hours

Chicken Seasoning

Qty Unit Ingredient
1 Tbsp. Kosher Salt
1 Tbsp. Paprika
2 t Garlic Powder
1 t Black Pepper
1/2 t Chili Powder
1/2 t Chipotle Powder

Directions:

  1. Mix all ingredients thoroughly
  2. Drain buttermilk off of chicken
  3. Sprinkle seasoning over both sides of chicken

Frying

Qty Unit Ingredient
Flour
Peanut Oil

Directions:

  1. Dredge seasoned chicken in flour
  2. Fry at 360 in batches, turning once to cook evenly
  3. Fry until cooked through and golden brown (about 8-10 minutes)
  4. Dry on a rack and serve warm

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