Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken
By: Sheri Wetherell
Published: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 5:27pm

Ingredients




2 pounds chicken
3/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup buttermilk
Vegetable oil (enough to cover chicken), about 1 quart

Preparation

1 Mix flour, salt, paprika and pepper. Dip chicken in buttermilk and then into flour mixture. Cook chicken in oil, starting on medium-high heat, then, when chicken is browned, reduce heat to medium and cook an additional 30 to 35 minutes until chicken is done (approx 150-155 degrees F internal), turning occasionally.

Comments:
Curt

I've made this before in a very similar way....very good and juicy!!  People loved it.
Stacey

Looks like a really easy and good recipe! Thanks!
Ice

How much oil?  What type of oil?
Sheri Wetherell

It depends on the size of your pot or fryer. You want enough oil (I use vegetable oil) to cover the chicken. A quart will work.