Mama's Fried Chicken

Sharlene~W's Note:

A classic fried chicken recipe from Curtis Aikens (Food Network). Prep time does not include 2 hours chilling time.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 -4 lbs whole chickens , cut into pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups buttermilk
• self-rising flour
• vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Place chicken in shallow dish or ziploc plastic bag; add buttermilk.
3. Cover or seal, and chill at least 2 hours.
4. Remove chicken from buttermilk, discarding buttermilk.
5. Dredge chicken in flour.
6. Pour oil to a depth of 1 1/2 inches in a deep skillet or Dutch oven; heat to 360°F.
7. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time; cover and cook 6 minutes.
8. Uncover chicken and cook 9 minutes.
9. Turn chicken; cover and cook 6 minutes.
10. Uncover and cook 5 to 9 minutes, turning the chicken the last 3 minutes for even browning, if necessary.
11. Drain on paper towels.
12. Test chicken with meat thermometer (170°F) or by piercing thickest portion with fork.
13. When juices run clear it is done.

Reviews

[VickyJ]

Hello there. I made this for two servings and used chicken drumsticks. I thought the flour needed to be seasoned more, so I added salt, garlic and onion powders. I followed the directions, but the coating didn't seem to want to stick. I'm not sure what I did wrong. I think I might add a beaten egg when coating the chicken, next time. Thank you.