Main Dish

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
(based on the recipe from Foodnetwork)

Ingredients

• 2 (3 pound) Fryers, cut into pieces
• 3 c Buttermilk
• 9 cloves Garlic, smashed
• 1 large Onion, sliced
• 1 c Herbs (Rosemary, Tarragon, Thyme), fresh, mixed, chopped
  
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 2 c Flour
• 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
• 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  
• Salt
  
• Pepper
• 3 c Shortening, butter flavor

Instructions

1. In a large ziplock bag, combine chicken, buttermilk, garlic, onions, herbs, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
   
2. Heat 3 cups shortening in large frying pan until 350 degrees.
3. Drain in colander, leaving some herbs on chicken. In a large bag, mix flour with seasonings. Place chicken pieces in bag with flour and shake, let sit 1 minute, then shake again.
   
4. Add chicken to hot pan and fry on 1 side for 20 minutes, then turn to finish.

Serves 8