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Southern Fried Chicken, Paula Deen's

Source of Recipe


Cooking with Paula Deen



List of Ingredients



• 1 (4½-pound) whole frying chicken, cut into 8 pieces
  
• 1 quart whole buttermilk
  
• All-vegetable shortening for frying
  
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 Tbsp paprika
  
• 2 tsp garlic powder
  
• 1 tsp onion powder
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. In a large bowl, combine chicken and buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
   
   
2. In a large Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet, melt enough shortening over low heat to come 1 inch up side of Dutch oven or skillet. Heat shortening to 325° F. In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
   
   
3. Drain chicken, discarding buttermilk. Dredge chicken in flour mixture to coat, gently shaking off excess. Place chicken in Dutch oven or skillet, arranging thighs in the center and breasts and legs around edges. Fry chicken for 10 to 12 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
   
   Makes 4 to 6 servings.