Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyCuisine
CourseMethod
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Chicken pieces/Null3 Pound (NULL)
 All purpose flour/Null2 Cup (32 tbs) (NULL)
 Celery salt/Null1 1⁄2 Teaspoon (NULL)
 Dried thyme/Null1 Teaspoon (NULL)
 Black pepper/Null1⁄2 Teaspoon (NULL)
 Dried marjoram/Null1⁄2 Teaspoon (NULL)
 Buttermilk/Null1 3⁄4 Cup (28 tbs) (NULL)
 Vegetable oil/Null2 Cup (32 tbs) (NULL)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 7929 Calories from Fat 5791

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 651 g1001.6%

Saturated Fat 116.4 g582%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 1020.5 mg340.2%

Sodium 3088.7 mg128.7%

Total Carbohydrates 215 g71.7%

Dietary Fiber 10.3 g41.1%

Sugars 0.9 g

Protein 296 g591.7%

Vitamin A 46.1% Vitamin C 43.5%

Calcium 34.2% Iron 182.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Rinse chicken; pat dry with paper towels.
Combine flour, celery salt, thyme, pepper and marjoram in shallow bowl.
Pour buttermilk into medium bowl.
Heat oil in large skillet* over medium heat until oil reaches 340°F on deep-fat thermometer.
Dip half the chicken in buttermilk, one piece at a time; shake off excess buttermilk.
Coat with flour mixture; shake off excess.
Dip again in buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture.
Fry chicken, skin side down, 10 to 12 minutes or until brown; turn and fry 12 to 14 minutes or until brown and chicken is no longer pink in center.
Drain on paper towels.
Repeat with remaining chicken, buttermilk and flour mixture.
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