Buttermilk-Cornmeal Fried Chicken

Buttermilk-Cornmeal Fried Chicken
  • Author: Anonymous

Get ready to embark on a flavorful journey with this delicious recipe for Southern-Style Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Marinated in a tangy buttermilk and hot-pepper sauce mixture, each succulent piece of chicken is perfectly coated in a seasoned cornmeal and flour mix, creating a crispy and golden exterior. Fry them to perfection in vegetable shortening for a mouthwatering dish that is sure to delight your taste buds. Enjoy this crispy and flavorful fried chicken hot, at room temperature, or even chilled for a delightful meal experience.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tsp. Tabasco or other hot-pepper sauce
  • 1 chicken, about 3 1/2 lb., cut into 8 serving
  • pieces
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tsp. chopped fresh sage
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 2 cups solid vegetable shortening

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, stir together the buttermilk and Tabasco. Slip the chicken pieces into the mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or as long as overnight.
  • In a shallow baking dish, stir together the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, sage, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder. Remove each piece of chicken from the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip away. Coat the pieces evenly with the seasoned flour and place on a large baking sheet.
  • In a bistro pan or a large, deep fry pan over medium-high heat, melt the shortening and heat to 360°F on a deep-frying thermometer. Arrange the chicken, skin side down, in the pan, placing the pieces of dark meat in the center and the pieces of white meat around the sides. Allow the pieces to touch slightly, but do not overcrowd the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Using tongs, turn the chicken, cover and continue to cook for 10 minutes. Uncover, turn the chicken again, and cook until crisp and cooked through, about 10 minutes more.
  • Using tongs, transfer the chicken to paper towels to drain. Serve piping hot, at room temperature or even chilled, straight from the refrigerator.

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