CLARITHA'S FRIED CHICKEN

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Categories     Chicken     Fry     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 o 3 lb chicken, cut up
Salt
3 cups buttermilk
2 onions, sliced thin
1 cup flour
3 tespoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
11 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 cup butter

Steps:

  • Put chicken pieces in bowl and cover with salt. Let sit for 2 hours. Remove chicken from salt, wash well, and put into a bowl with bttermilk and sliced onions. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Place flour, salt, cayenne, and black pepper in paper bag & shake to combine. Drain chicken 1 piece at a time & put in bag. Shake to coat thoroughly. Place on waxed paper. Repeat until all chicken pieces are coated. Leave for 1/2 hour to dry out and come to room temp Melt shortening and butter in large skillet over high heat, add chicken pieces and cover pan. Lower heat and cook 10 minutes. Turn and cook uncovered 8 minutes for breasts, 12 minutes for dark meat. Test for doneness by piercing thigh; juices should run clear

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