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Buttermilk Fried Chicken (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Buttermilk Fried Chicken (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup emeril's original essence , plus 2 tbsp, recipe follows
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 quart buttermilk
1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 cups flour
peanut oil, for frying
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried leaf oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme

Directions:

Combine the salt, 1/4 cup of the Essence and sugar in a large plastic container or non-reactive stockpot. Add the buttermilk and stir to completely dissolve the salt and sugar. Immerse the chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
Combine the flour and remaining 2 tablespoons Essence in a medium brown paper bag; shake to combine.
Heat 4 inches of oil to 375 degrees F in a large cast iron skillet or Dutch oven.
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and shake to remove excess. Add the chicken in batches to the flour and shake to completely coat. Remove and shake to remove excess flour. Place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to rest until ready to fry.
Fry the chicken in batches, skin-side down, until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Turn and fry until golden brown on the second side, about 8 minutes longer. Remove and drain on paper towels.
(Note: An even oil temperature is key to the success of this recipe; a clip-on candy/deep-fry thermometer should be kept in the pot at all times. And the temperature should register at least 325 degrees F during the cooking process.)
Serve hot or at room temperature.
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1252.8 Kcal (5245 kJ)
Calories from fat	566.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	62.93g	97%
Cholesterol	262.3mg	87%
Sodium	13488.16mg	562%
Potassium	1210.28mg	26%
Total Carbs	103.09g	34%
Sugars	19.39g	78%
Dietary Fiber	11.83g	47%
Protein	65.94g	132%
Vitamin C	9.7mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	10mg	56%
Calcium	592.9mg	59%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	178.05 Kcal (745 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.94g	97%
Cholesterol	37.28mg	87%
Sodium	1916.92mg	562%
Potassium	172mg	26%
Total Carbs	14.65g	34%
Sugars	2.76g	78%
Dietary Fiber	1.68g	47%
Protein	9.37g	132%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	16%
Iron	1.4mg	56%
Calcium	84.3mg	59%

* 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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