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    Southern Fried Chicken


    Source of Recipe


    Kentucky Living magazine

    List of Ingredients




    3 lbs. chicken pieces
    1 1/2 cups buttermilk
    salt
    pepper
    paprika
    1 cup all-purpose flour
    peanut oil

    Recipe



    Soak chicken pieces several hours or overnight in water that has been heavily salted. Remove from water and pat dry. Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk and sprinkle them with salt, pepper and paprika. Drdge them in flour. Let stand for 20 minutes, then dredge in flour again. Fill a cast-iron skillet 1 inch deep with peanut oil, heating to 375 degrees. Use a thermometer to test. Add 4 or 5 pieces to the skillet, being careful not to let pieces touch. Brown on both sides and remove pieces to platter. Brown remaining pieces in the same way. When all th3e chicken is browned, return all of it to the skillet and reduce heat to medium low or low and cover. Cook slowly and gently for about 20 minutes. Check often and turn or move chicken to ensure it all cooks evenly. Drain on paper towel and move to wire colander to keep chicken crisp until served.

 

 

 

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