*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Buttermilk Fried Chicken

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry                          Main dish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     3/4   c            Buttermilk
   1       t            Salt
     1/4   ts           Pepper
   2 1/2   lb           Chicken fryer or broiler
   1       c            Flour
   1 1/2   c            Vegetable oil

  Combine buttermilk, salt and pepper;  stir well.  Skin
  cut up chicken, if desired.  Place chicken in a
  shallow container and pour mixture over top. Cover and
  let stand 20 minutes, turning once. Remove chicken.
  Discard buttermilk.
  
  Dredge chicken in flour, coating well.  Cook in hot
  oil (350F.) until browned, turning to brown both
  sides.  Reduce heat to 275F.  Cover and cook 25
  minutes.  Uncover and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  Drain on paper towels.
 


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