SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
Ingredients:
Whole Chicken, cut up (or favorite chicken pieces)
2 Tablespoons kosher salt
2 Tablespoons hot salt
2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground, black pepper
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
1 Tablespoon paprika
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups self-rising flour
Instructions:
Mix kosher salt, hot salt and buttermilk to make brine. Place chicken in a zip top bag and add brine. Refrigerate in brine overnight. Heat frying oil to 325 degrees. Combine kosher salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, paprika, smoked paprika & cayenne pepper with self-rising flour in shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture & place in hot oil. Cook approximately 7-10 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Be sure not to overcrowd pan for best results.
