Heather's Fried Chicken

Heather's Fried Chicken

A wonderful recipe for deep-fried chicken with a Southern taste all its own. The hint of tangy buttermilk under a crispy coating of deliciousness makes this chicken stand out.
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  • Serves: 6 persons

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Place chicken thighs and drumsticks in a large bowl, cover with cold water, and mix in salt. Cover and refrigerate from 8 hours to overnight.
  2. Step 2

    Rinse chicken thoroughly. Mix buttermilk, beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon chicken seasoning in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
  3. Step 3

    Place chicken pieces into buttermilk mixture and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. Step 4

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. Step 5

    Place flour and 2 tablespoons chicken seasoning into a shallow bowl and mix until combined. Remove chicken from buttermilk bath, shake off excess buttermilk, and press into flour. Tap off excess flour.
  6. Step 6

    Gently place chicken into hot oil, 3 or 4 pieces at a time; fry chicken until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes per batch.
  7. Step 7

    Remove chicken pieces to a cooling rack set over paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.