Photo: Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe
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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By MaryDivine
Glenwood Spring...
on April 20, 2013
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This chicken is super crispy and lots of flavor. The onion rings are out of this world. I added lots of spices like the receipt called for and it made the chicken very tasty. I soak my chicken over night and made them the next evening, I did not have store bought buttermilk so I made it home made. Yes I am making this again !!!!!
By poohbearntiger
Winlock, WA
on December 09, 2012
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This was the best fried chicken I have ever made and I have been making fried chicken for 38 years. The person that said it was bland and would never make again must have missed something and if you want more salt or seasoning you can certainly put it directly on the chicken before you coat in flour or add more seasoning to the flour to your preference. Anyway give it a try and I don't think you'll be sorry.
By Kelly Barry
Palos Verdes Es...
on March 19, 2012
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Found I burnt chicken a bit at 350 degrees. I waivered around 275 degrees and it cooked much better. Also, not wanting to waste anything, I took the onions, let them drip off in the colander and shook them in the bag of flour and cooked them. Wow!!! The best fried onions slices we've ever had! Almost better than the chicken!
Kelly Barry
Palos Verdes Estates, CA
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