Claritha'S Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Claritha'S Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 - 3 lbs chicken, cut up; 1/4 cup table salt; 3 cups buttermilk; 2 onions, sliced thin; 1 cup flour; 3 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon cracked peppercorn; 1 cup vegetable shortening; 1/4 cup butter

Servings: persons

2 1/2 - 3 lbs chicken, cut up
1/4 cup table salt
3 cups buttermilk
2 onions, sliced thin
1 cup flour
3 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cracked peppercorn
1 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 cup butter

1
Put chicken pieces in a bowl and cover with salt - let sit for 2 hours.
2
Remove chicken from salt and wash well.
3
Put in bowl with buttermilk and onions and refrigerate over night.
4
Combine flour, kosher salt, cayenne and black pepper.
5
Pick up a piece of chicken and let the excess buttermilk drip off, then coat with flour mixture.
6
Repeat with each piece until all pieces are coated well - place them on waxed paper and leave out for 30 minutes to dry and come closer to room temperature.
7
Melt shortening and butter in skillet over high heat, add chicken, cover pan and lower heat - cook 10 minutes.
8
Turn chicken pieces and cook, uncovered until done (about 15 minutes) - test by piercing each piece; juices must run clear.

1555

kcal

Calories

152

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 - 3 lbs chicken, cut up, 1/4 cup table salt, 3 cups buttermilk, 2 onions, sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Claritha'S Fried Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Claritha'S Fried Chicken

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