Old Fashioned Fried Chicken
List of Ingredients
1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
2 cups buttermilk
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Peanut oil or vegetable shortening
Recipe
1. Rinse and dry chicken. Place in a glass dish with buttermilk and let soak for 10-30 minutes.
2. In a paper or ziploc bag, place the flour, salt, and black pepper. Close the top and shake to mix well. Drain the chicken and drop it in the bag, two or three pieces at a time, shaking the bag until each piece is thoroughly coated. Set chicken on a piece of waxed paper.
3. Heat about 1/2 inch peanut oil or vegetable shortening in an electric frying pan set at 350°F, or a large skillet over medium heat. Dredge the chicken once more in the flour, shaking off any excess. Test the oil temperature by dropping in a sprinkle of water, it should sizzle. Add the chicken, taking care not to crowd it. Brown chicken well on both sides, then set the heat on low and cover the pan for 15 minutes.
4. Remove the lid and test for doneness - the juices from the thigh should run clear when prodded with a fork. The chicken will look soggy, but don't worry. Turn the heat back up to medium and cook until the chicken is brown and very crisp, top and bottom. Remove with tongs and drain well on paper towels. Serve immediately, or chill and save for a nice picnic.
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