Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup salt
1/4 cup emeril's original essence , plus 2 tsp
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 quart buttermilk
1 whole chicken cut into 8 pieces
2 cup flour
peanut oil for frying

Directions:

Combine the salt, 1/4 c. of the Essence, and sugar in a large plastic container or a non-reactive stockpot. Add the buttermilk and stir to completely dissolve the salt and sugar. Immerse the chicken, cover, and refridgerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. Combine the flour and remaining 2 T. of Essence in a medium brown paper bag; shake to combine. Heat 4 inches of oil to 375 degrees in a large cast iron skillet or dutch oven. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and shake to remove excess. Add the chicken in batches to the flour and shake to completely coat. Remove and shake to remove excess flour. Place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to rest until ready to fry. Fry the chicken in batches, skin-side down, until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Turn and fry until golden brown on the second side, about 8 minutes long. Remove and drain on paper towels. (Note: An even oil temperature is key to the success of this recipe; a clipe-on candy/deep fry thermometer should be kept in the pot at all times. And the temperature should register at least 325 degrees during the cooking process.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4825.94 Kcal (20205 kJ)
Calories from fat	2230.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	247.81g	381%
Cholesterol	1049.19mg	350%
Sodium	37806.86mg	1575%
Potassium	3892.98mg	83%
Total Carbs	372.33g	124%
Sugars	74.21g	297%
Dietary Fiber	33.12g	132%
Protein	255.53g	511%
Vitamin C	31.4mg	52%
Iron	29.4mg	163%
Calcium	2144.7mg	214%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	182.98 Kcal (766 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.4g	381%
Cholesterol	39.78mg	350%
Sodium	1433.51mg	1575%
Potassium	147.61mg	83%
Total Carbs	14.12g	124%
Sugars	2.81g	297%
Dietary Fiber	1.26g	132%
Protein	9.69g	511%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	52%
Iron	1.1mg	163%
Calcium	81.3mg	214%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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