Southern Fried Chicken (365 Ways to…)

1/2 c buttermilk

1 c flour (recipe called for a woefully inadequate amount)

salt to taste (likely at least 2 tsps)

pepper to taste (likely at least 1/2 tsp)

1 chicken ( 3 lbs or more) cut-up (I suggest using kitchen scissors, worked quite nicely)

2/3 c lard or oil (and add more as needed)

Place buttermilk in a shallow dish.  Combine dry ingredients in a bag.  Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk, then put in bag and shake to cover.

Heat oil/lard in a pan, 375 degrees.  Cook chicken pieces until brown and crisp, turning often.  (20-25 minutes.)  May need to drain before serving.

This  was passably tasty, but a little bland (or vehicle for some sort of sauce) for me.  Might try adding some cayenne or paprika or….   something…  to the next attempt.

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