Another Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

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   soak chicken in buttermilk for about 2 hours, this helps chicken stay moist and tender

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   put chicken in a mixing bowl.

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   add the spices .. mix chicken and spices by hand and let sit while u season flour.

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   you can put flour in paper bag or bowl.

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   add 1/2 t salt, 1/4 t pepper, 1/2 t garlic powder.

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   shake bag to mix flour.

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   put 2 pieces of chicken in bag at a time and shake to coat.. place coated wings on newspaper until you are ready to fry it.

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   put oil in skillet (I love cast iron).

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   turn skillet on Med high until oil is hot.

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    to check if it is ready put a pinch of flour in the oil and see if it sizzles or fries.

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    start placing pieces of chicken in grease.

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    IF THE GREASE IS NOT HOT ENOUGH THE CHICKEN WILL ABSORB OIL AND B SOGGY!!

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    !

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    after the skillet is full, turn skillet to Med and cover.

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    (my mom's secret) allow chicken to cook for 15 minutes on that side undisturbed.

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    for thick chicken breast turn chicken over and cook for another 15 minutes.

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    for wings fry about 10-12 min each side.

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    I drain mine on newspaper but put a towel over it to allow moisture to stay in it.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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