Buttermilk-Brined Fried Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup coarse salt
2 tbsp sugar
3 lbs chicken pieces (cut breast halves in half horizontally)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
peanut oil

Directions:

Combine 3 cups of buttermilk, salt, and sugar in a large resealable plastic bag.
Add all chicken pieces to the brine; seal bag. Chill overnight.
Drain chicken; pat dry with paper towels. Discard brine.
In a large bowl, combine flour, and 1/4 teaspoons each of salt and pepper. Place 3/4 cup buttermilk in a shallow dish. Coat chicken with flour mixture, dip in buttermilk; coat again with flour mixture.
Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in large skillet or Dutch oven to depth of 1 1/2 inches and 350 degrees.
Using tongs, carefully add a few pieces of chicken at a time to skillet. Maintain oil temperature at 325 degrees. Fry chicken for 12-15 minutes or until no longer pink, and coating is golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Keep fried chicken warm in a 300 degree oven while frying remaining pieces.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	740.2 Kcal (3099 kJ)
Calories from fat	351.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.03g	60%
Cholesterol	220.92mg	74%
Sodium	6641.84mg	277%
Potassium	682.49mg	15%
Total Carbs	42.05g	14%
Sugars	10.27g	41%
Dietary Fiber	1.27g	5%
Protein	49.59g	99%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	11%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	211.7mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	167.99 Kcal (703 kJ)
Calories from fat	79.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.86g	60%
Cholesterol	50.14mg	74%
Sodium	1507.41mg	277%
Potassium	154.9mg	15%
Total Carbs	9.54g	14%
Sugars	2.33g	41%
Dietary Fiber	0.29g	5%
Protein	11.25g	99%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	11%
Iron	0.6mg	15%
Calcium	48mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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