Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Recipe courtesy Tanya Holland

Show: Melting PotEpisode: The Soul Kitchen--Church Supper

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Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
--
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 8 hr 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 8 hr 45 min

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Ingredients

1 (3 pound) fryer, cut into pieces
2 cups buttermilk
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (parsley, tarragon, thyme)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper
3 cups solid vegetable shortening

Directions

Soak chicken in buttermilk with garlic, onions, herbs, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain in colander, leaving some herbs on chicken. In a large paper grocery bag, mix flour with seasonings. Meanwhile, heat 3 cups shortening in cast iron pan until 350 degrees. Place chicken pieces in bag with flour and shake, let sit 1 minute, then shake again. Add chicken to hot pan and fry on 1 side for 20 minutes, then turn to finish.

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recipe Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Anonymous 08-04-2008
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Most tender chicken ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have never made fried chicken before, and was very hesitant, but this chicken came out perfect! Exactly the way I had hoped... and imagined it!Read more
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Anonymous 07-07-2007
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absolutely delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very easy to make and every one of my guests raved about it. Definately a "have to make this chicken" recipe!
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Tedra mobile, AL 01-04-2007
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Acquired Taste
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

It was pretty good the next day. I prefer seasoning instead of herbs.
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Anonymous 11-07-2006
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so good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

taste very good
recipe Buttermilk Fried Chicken
MELISSA Marysville, WA 11-04-2006
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4 star chicken
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this for my Dad's 81st Birthday.....We had Plenty left over , MY dad could not get enough of this Chicken, It is going... to be my Family Favorite. Easy to make the taste you will savor.....Read more
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jason zanesville, OH 08-18-2006
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awesome
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This chicken is the moistest fried chicken I've ever tasted. All the herbs added to the dish makes it incredible!!!