Heather's Fried Chicken

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Heather's Fried Chicken). A wonderful recipe for deep-fried chicken with a Southern taste all its own. The hint of tangy buttermilk under a crispy coating of deliciousness makes this chicken stand out.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 8hrs30 mins

Total: 9hrs25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 thighs and 6 drumsticks

Heather's Fried Chicken

Ingredients

6 chicken thighs

6 chicken drumsticks

2 tablespoons salt

1 quart cold water

to cover

2 cups cold buttermilk

1 egg

beaten

1 teaspoon chicken seasoning mix (see note)

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons chicken seasoning mix (see note)

2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Place chicken thighs and drumsticks in a large bowl cover with cold water and mix in salt. Cover and refrigerate from 8 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Rinse chicken thoroughly. Mix buttermilk beaten egg and 1 teaspoon chicken seasoning in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.

Step 3

Place chicken pieces into buttermilk mixture and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 5

Place flour and 2 tablespoons chicken seasoning into a shallow bowl and mix until combined. Remove chicken from buttermilk bath shake off excess buttermilk and press into flour. Tap off excess flour.

Step 6

Gently place chicken into hot oil 3 or 4 pieces at a time; fry chicken until golden brown 12 to 15 minutes per batch.

Step 7

Remove chicken pieces to a cooling rack set over paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.

Nutritional Information

Heather's Fried Chicken

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 946.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 50.2g 101%

Carbohydrates: 52.9g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 4.1g

Fat: 58.1g 89%

Saturated Fat: 12g 60%

Cholesterol: 215.1mg 72%

Vitamin A Iu: 609.7IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 21.6mg 166%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 44%

Vitamin C: 6.6mg 11%

Folate: 140.1mcg 35%

Calcium: 159.8mg 16%

Iron: 5.5mg 30%

Magnesium: 72.5mg 26%

Potassium: 662.4mg 19%

Sodium: 3673.2mg 147%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 67%

Calories From Fat: 522.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.