"Fried chicken in the South has many variations. Here, a buttermilk marinade helps keep the meat tender and juicy underneath crisp, golden skin; pepper-speckled gravy and bacon add savor and smoke...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 whole chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces
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3 cups well-shaken buttermilk
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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2 teaspoons hot sauce such as Tabasco
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons paprika
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne
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8 bacon slices (1/2 pound)
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About 3 cups vegetable oil
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4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups whole milk