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Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 quart buttermilk
salt and pepper
16 assorted bone-in, skin-on chicken parts (about 6lb. total )
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tsp paprika
vegetable oil, for frying

Directions:

In a large bowl, whisk buttermilk with 1 Tbsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper, mixing until salt has dissolved. Pat chicken pieces dry, cut off and discard wing tips and place chicken in bowl with buttermilk mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours or up to 1 day, turning chicken occasionally. (Alternatively, place half of buttermilk mixture and half of chicken in each of 2 large ziplock bags, seal, shake to coat and refrigerate.)
Place 2 wire racks on 2 large baking sheets. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper and divide flour mixture between 2 large ziplock bags. Working with a few pieces at a time, remove chicken from buttermilk mixture, letting any excess drip off. Drop chicken into flour mixture, seal bag and shake thoroughly to coat. Remove chicken pieces, shake off excess flour and place on racks. Repeat until all chicken pieces are coated. Let chicken rest on rack for 30 minutes to come to room temperature.
In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or heavy frying pan, add 1/2 inch oil. Warm oil over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350ºF.
Working in batches and using tongs, carefully place several chicken pieces skin-side down in the oil (do not crowd skillet). Cover skillet and cook chicken for 7 minutes. Uncover and turn chicken pieces over with tongs. Cook uncovered for 7 minutes, then turn again and cook until golden brown all over and cooked through, turning often, 5 to 7 minutes longer. (A meat thermometer inserted into thickest part should read 160ºF for white meat and 165ºF for dark.) Remove chicken to a clean wire rack to drain. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	13605.17 Kcal (56962 kJ)
Calories from fat	11053.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1228.12g	1889%
Cholesterol	2961.69mg	987%
Sodium	2424.57mg	101%
Potassium	4878.25mg	104%
Total Carbs	296.54g	99%
Sugars	49.23g	197%
Dietary Fiber	8.63g	35%
Protein	326.52g	653%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	1333.4mg	133%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	341.65 Kcal (1430 kJ)
Calories from fat	277.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.84g	1889%
Cholesterol	74.37mg	987%
Sodium	60.88mg	101%
Potassium	122.5mg	104%
Total Carbs	7.45g	99%
Sugars	1.24g	197%
Dietary Fiber	0.22g	35%
Protein	8.2g	653%
Iron	0.1mg	17%
Calcium	33.5mg	133%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
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