Down Home Chicken Recipe

Name: Down Home Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces; 4 cups buttermilk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 5 cups shortening for frying; 1/4 cup bacon grease

Servings: persons

1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces
4 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon white sugar
5 cups shortening for frying
1/4 cup bacon grease

1
Place the cut up chicken into a large resealable bag or a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Pour the buttermilk over the chicken, seal or cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
2
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk. In a bowl, stir together the salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, flour and sugar; pour onto a plate.
3
Heat the shortening and bacon drippings in a large skillet or electric skillet to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture and place it into the hot fat. Fry on one side for 10 minutes, then turn and fry 10 minutes on the reverse side. If softer skin is desired, cover the skillet for the last 10 minutes. Remove and drain on brown paper grocery bags. (The smaller pieces will be finished first. The chicken is done when the juices run clear.)

1974

kcal

Calories

192

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: 1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces, 4 cups buttermilk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Down Home 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.

Down Home Chicken

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