true souther fried chicken

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Shawn Sisler
Lovilia, IA

This recipe came down the line from 4 generations, each adding or subtracting for personal taste.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 3 Hr
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For true souther fried chicken

  • 1
    whole cut up chicken, 6 pieces plus wings or boneless skinless chicken of choice
  • gallon
    water
  • 1/4 c
    salt
  • 2 c
    buttermilk
  • 1
    egg
  • 3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    crushed/ ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    thyme, dried
  • 1/8 tsp
    basil, dried
  • 1/8 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1/8 tsp
    coriander
  • 2-3
    inches of shortening or canola oil in heavy skillet

How To Make true souther fried chicken

  • 1
    pour water and 1/4 cup salt into large metal or glass bowl, soak chicken for at least 3 hours.
  • 2
    take chicken out of brine and dry on clean cooking cloth or paper towels
  • 3
    pre-heat oil or shortening in large/heavy metal fry pan to 350 degrees.
  • 4
    beat egg in buttermilk
  • 5
    mix all dry ingredients in gallon size zip lock bag and shake well
  • 6
    dredge dry chicken in flour mixture starting with large pieces.
  • 7
    then dip into buttermilk/egg mixture let excess drip off
  • 8
    dredge chicken in flour mixture again and gently place into pan of 350 degree oil or shortening
  • 9
    cook 6 -12 minutes per side or until juices run clear drain on rack for a few minutes and serve. Cook few pieces at a time and be sure all are relative in size.

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