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Southern Fried Chicken

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Southern Fried Chicken

Chicken leg quarters, separated
2 c flour
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp. seasoning salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
*Marinade
2 c buttermilk

*Place buttermilk and chicken pieces in a resealable plastic bag and allow to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
In a large bowl combine all other ingredients except chicken. Remove chicken from marinade and immediately dredge chicken in the flour mixture well. Place the chicken on a plate for 10 minutes. Place chicken in a deep fryer set at 350 degrees. Do not over crowd the fryer or the chicken will not become crispy. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Continue with the rest of the chicken until all pieces are done.

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April is a dedicated wife and mother of five, as well as Mamaw to two adorable grandbabies. She resides in Southern Indiana, along with her husband Joe and their daughter Melissa, and enjoys the quite life on their 3 acre homestead. She enjoys blogging about her adventures in frugal and healthy, grain-free cooking, gardening, household tips, and her family. April is also the owner and writer of The Secret Recipe Club, the fun Secret Santa of the food blog world.

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10 Responses

Barbara March 23, 2010 at 1:19 pm

Sounds very good, thanks for sharing, like your blog, hugs Barbara

April March 23, 2010 at 2:25 pm

Thanks Barbara and thanks for joining me. :)

Tara V March 23, 2010 at 8:05 pm

yum yum….would it still be good if it was baked do you think?

April March 24, 2010 at 5:34 am

I really don't know Tara. I think it would be a good experiment though, and I'll try baking a piece when I make this again. If you happen to try it before I do let me know how it turns out, I'm really interested in finding out now.

Katie March 25, 2010 at 3:38 pm

This looks great, I have never made fried chicken!

April March 26, 2010 at 2:39 am

Katie- I try not to fry it to often, (trying to eat healthy) but I make it every couple of months for a treat. Plus, my husband would be very unhappy if he didn't get "bad" food once in awhile. :)

Sandra March 26, 2010 at 3:55 am

Fried chicken is the ONE thing that I DO fry once a month. My family insisted on it! I've wondered what the difference soaking in buttermilk would make. I've never done it.

April March 26, 2010 at 5:12 am

Sandra- I think marinating it in the buttermilk makes the meat more tender and flavorful. It may just be my imagination, but I can tell a difference when I skip that step.

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Barbara March 23, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Sounds very good, thanks for sharing, like your blog, hugs Barbara
April March 23, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Thanks Barbara and thanks for joining me. :)
Tara V March 23, 2010 at 8:05 pm
yum yum….would it still be good if it was baked do you think?
April March 24, 2010 at 5:34 am
I really don't know Tara. I think it would be a good experiment though, and I'll try baking a piece when I make this again. If you happen to try it before I do let me know how it turns out, I'm really interested in finding out now.
Katie March 25, 2010 at 3:38 pm
This looks great, I have never made fried chicken!
April March 26, 2010 at 2:39 am
Katie- I try not to fry it to often, (trying to eat healthy) but I make it every couple of months for a treat. Plus, my husband would be very unhappy if he didn't get "bad" food once in awhile. :)
Sandra March 26, 2010 at 3:55 am
Fried chicken is the ONE thing that I DO fry once a month. My family insisted on it! I've wondered what the difference soaking in buttermilk would make. I've never done it.
April March 26, 2010 at 5:12 am
Sandra- I think marinating it in the buttermilk makes the meat more tender and flavorful. It may just be my imagination, but I can tell a difference when I skip that step.
Mom, What’s For Supper? Weekly Menu Plan | Angel's Homestead January 30, 2012 at 6:05 am
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