Fried Chicken 101 Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup pepper sauce (optional)
1/4 cup kosher salt
1 tbsp kosher salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
2 lbs vegetable shortening
1/4 cup bacon drippings (optional)
2 tbsp bacon drippings (optional)
2 (2 -3 lb) roasting chickens (cut for frying )

Directions:

Combine the buttermilk, 1TBS salt, and red pepper sauce, if using, in a large airtight container.
Add the chicken piece, turning to coat in the liquid; cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours (best over night).
Combine the flour, the remaining 1/4 Cup salt, the black, and cayenne peppers, and the baking powder in a large paper bag. Shake vigorously.
Place the chicken pieces in the bag, one at a time and shake to coat.
Place the coated pieces on a clean plate or tray; heat the shortening (and drippings if using) in large cast iron skillet .
Using a frying thermometer to measure temp, bring temp of shortening to 375°F.
Cook thighs and drumsticks for approx 10-14mins until a dark golden; turn and cook an additional 10-14mins.
An instant reading thermometer inserted into a thigh should register 190°F.
Drain on paper bag or several layers of paper towels.
Cook breast and wings for 10-14 minutes on each side.
Drain and serve warm.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1456.81 Kcal (6099 kJ)
Calories from fat	1125.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	125.11g	192%
Cholesterol	351.27mg	117%
Sodium	1524.49mg	64%
Potassium	966.24mg	21%
Total Carbs	48.64g	16%
Sugars	9.32g	37%
Dietary Fiber	1.79g	7%
Protein	30.83g	62%
Vitamin C	22mg	37%
Vitamin A	3.4mg	114%
Iron	6.6mg	36%
Calcium	397.3mg	40%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	307.38 Kcal (1287 kJ)
Calories from fat	237.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.4g	192%
Cholesterol	74.12mg	117%
Sodium	321.66mg	64%
Potassium	203.88mg	21%
Total Carbs	10.26g	16%
Sugars	1.97g	37%
Dietary Fiber	0.38g	7%
Protein	6.5g	62%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	37%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	114%
Iron	1.4mg	36%
Calcium	83.8mg	40%

* 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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bitter
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