Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (3 lb) 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 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 cups flour
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp onion salt
1/2 tsp 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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	714.41 Kcal (2991 kJ)
Calories from fat	213.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.75g	37%
Cholesterol	310.52mg	104%
Sodium	1915.44mg	80%
Potassium	664.83mg	14%
Total Carbs	88.22g	29%
Sugars	7.76g	31%
Dietary Fiber	9.35g	37%
Protein	34.29g	69%
Vitamin C	22.5mg	38%
Vitamin A	3.4mg	114%
Iron	11.7mg	65%
Calcium	392.8mg	39%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	156.4 Kcal (655 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.2g	37%
Cholesterol	67.98mg	104%
Sodium	419.33mg	80%
Potassium	145.55mg	14%
Total Carbs	19.31g	29%
Sugars	1.7g	31%
Dietary Fiber	2.05g	37%
Protein	7.51g	69%
Vitamin C	4.9mg	38%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	114%
Iron	2.6mg	65%
Calcium	86mg	39%

* 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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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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