Buttermilk Potato Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 cup dry potato flakes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• rinse chicken pieces and pat dry. pour buttermilk in a shallow dish or bowl and add chicken pieces. place in refrigerator and marinate overnight.
• when ready to prepare, mix potato flakes, flour, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. dredge marinated chicken in potato/flour mixture to coat. set aside for 15 minutes to allow coating to stick.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• fry chicken slowly over medium heat until golden brown and juices run clear.