How can I make buttermilk fried chicken?

Question

How can I make buttermilk fried chicken?

Answer 1

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Serves 8 | Prep time: 30 minutes | Total time: 1 hour

Ingredients

2 cups low-fat buttermilk

Coarse salt

3 teaspoons cayenne pepper

2 whole chickens (2-½ to 3 pounds each), each cut into 10 serving pieces (wings, thighs, drumsticks, and 4 breast pieces)

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups vegetable oil

  

Marinating the chicken in buttermilk makes the meat moist and flavorful. Chicken b*****s cook faster than other parts, so fry them separately in the last batch. For fried chicken with less fat and fewer calories, remove the skin before marinating.

In each of two 1-gallon resealable plastic bags, combine 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, and half the chicken pieces. Shake to coat; refrigerate up to 2 days.

In a large, shallow bowl, whisk flour with 2 tablespoons salt and remaining 2 teaspoons cayenne. (This pungent spice is made from ground dried chiles. Used in small quantities, it adds heat to dishes without being overpowering.) Dredge chicken pieces, one at a time, in mixture, shaking off excess.

In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet (or other heavy-bottom skillet), heat oil to 350° on a deep-fry thermometer (or until a pinch of flour sizzles when dropped in the oil).

Carefully add 1/3 of the chicken. Cook 10 minutes; turn chicken with tongs. Cook until golden brown, juices run clear, and internal temperature is 165°, about 10 minutes more. Transfer to a rack to drain. Season with salt, if desired.

Return oil temperature to 350°. Repeat with remaining chicken.

Answer 2

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

3/4 cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 (2 1/2 -to- 3-pound) broiler-frier, cut up

1 cup all purpose flour

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

Combine buttermilk, salt, and pepper; stir well. Skin chicken if desired. Place chicken a shallow container, and pour mixture over top. Cover and let stand 20 minutes, turning once. Remove chicken.

Dredge chicken in flour, coating well. Cook in hot oil (350 degrees) until browned, turning to brown both sides. Reduce heat to 275 degrees; cover and cook 25 mins. Uncover and cook an additional 5 mins. Drain on paper towels..