Ozarks Fried Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (4 lb) chicken , cut into pieces
2 quarts water
2 tbsp salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup saltine crackers, very finely crushed (or use cracker meal)
1 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tbsp onion powder
1 1/2 tbsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 quart buttermilk
oil (for frying )

Directions:

Cover chicken with water in large bowl. Stir 2 tablespoons salt into water. Refrigerate 12 hours or over night.
Blend flour, cracker crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika in large, heavy duty, plastic freezer zip-type bag. Pour buttermilk into medium bowl.
Remove chicken from water. Do not rinse. Pat chicken dry. Dredge each piece of chicken in flour mixture and place on large baking sheet to dry. Dip floured chicken pieces into buttermilk and re-dredge them in flour mixture a second time, placing back on baking sheet to dry.
Heat oil over medium-high heat in large cast iron or electric skillet until hot but not smoking. Oil should be half way up sides of skillet. Carefully add chicken pieces and fry without crowding until golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes per side. If chicken browns too quickly, turn heat down to medium and watch carefully. Do not cover skillet or chicken will be steamed and not crispy.
Drain and cool cooked chicken pieces on paper towels or brown grocery bag. Serve immediately or cool completely and store in refrigerator. Use skillet drippings to make cream gravy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	548.99 Kcal (2299 kJ)
Calories from fat	156.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.43g	27%
Cholesterol	85.99mg	29%
Sodium	3309.94mg	138%
Potassium	532.12mg	11%
Total Carbs	68.21g	23%
Sugars	8.51g	34%
Dietary Fiber	3.32g	13%
Protein	26.74g	53%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	5%
Iron	3.5mg	19%
Calcium	255.8mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	85.79 Kcal (359 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.72g	27%
Cholesterol	13.44mg	29%
Sodium	517.27mg	138%
Potassium	83.16mg	11%
Total Carbs	10.66g	23%
Sugars	1.33g	34%
Dietary Fiber	0.52g	13%
Protein	4.18g	53%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	5%
Iron	0.5mg	19%
Calcium	40mg	26%

* 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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