RQ's Fried Chicken

Name: RQ's Fried Chicken
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 2
Ingredients: MARINADE; 1 1/2 c nonfat buttermilk; 2 Tbsp kosher salt; 6 drumsticks; BREADING; 3/4 c all purpose flour; 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/2 Tbsp baking powder; 1/2 lb vegetable shortening; 2 Tbsp mrs. dash garlic and herb

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By Jayme Lockwood
@MusicalMedic

My friend gave me this recipe. She is a Southern Belle originally from Georgia, complete with the drawl. I told her I hadn't cooked fried chicken. So, she gave me this.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Serves:

Prep:

3 Hr

Cook:

1 Hr

Ingredients

MARINADE
1 1/2 c

nonfat buttermilk
2 Tbsp

kosher salt
6

drumsticks
BREADING
3/4 c

all purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp

kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp

black pepper
1/2 tsp

chili powder
1/2 Tbsp

baking powder
1/2 lb

vegetable shortening
2 Tbsp

mrs. dash garlic and herb
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How to Make RQ's Fried Chicken

Step-by-Step

Combine buttermilk, salt, in a large, airtight container. Add chicken pieces, turning to coat in the liquid. Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
Combine flour, remaining 1 tsp salt, black pepper, Mrs Dash, Chili powder, and baking powder in a bag. Shake vigorously.One at a time, place chicken pieces in the bag, and shake to coat. Place coated pieces on a clean plate or tray.
Heat vegetable shortening in two 10-inch cast-iron skillets over medium-low heat. Using a frying thermometer to measure temperature, bring shortening to 375 degrees F; it should be at a medium, not a rolling, boil.
Use tongs to place thighs and drumsticks in skillets. Fry until coating is dark golden on bottom, 10 to 14 minutes; then, using tongs, turn chicken over. Cook until coating is dark golden, another 10 to 14 minutes. Drain on brown paper bags or several layered paper towels.

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