Buttery Fried Chicken

Name: Buttery Fried Chicken
Ingredients: 1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) broiler-fryer, cut up; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup bacon drippings; 1/4 cup butter, divided

5 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) broiler-fryer, cut up
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup bacon drippings
1/4 cup butter, divided

Directions

1

Soak chicken in cold salted water at least 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry; sprinkle with salt. Place flour in a plastic or paper bag; add 2 or 3 pieces of chicken, and shake well. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken.
2

Heat bacon drippings in a large skillet to 375°; add chicken and 1 teaspoon butter. Fry 30 minutes, turning once; add a small amount of remaining butter at regular intervals throughout frying process. Drain chicken on paper towels.