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Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Arkansas Buttermilk Fried Chicken

My Aunt Hazel was born and raised on a farm in Arkansas. She made the best fried chicken ever!

Ingredients

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  • 1 (2 1/2 to 3 1/2) pound fryer chicken, cut up
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • Cooking oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Place chicken in a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan. Cover with buttermilk and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Combine flour and seasonings. Place in a brown paper bag, if one is available.
  3. Drain chicken. Toss pieces, one at a time in flour mixture.
  4. Fry chicken in hot oil over medium heat. Cook for 20 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.