Fried Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Marinate cleaned chicken pieces in buttermilk, garlic and hot pepper sauce for at least 2 hours and up to 48 hours before frying.
2. 2
   I use an electric skillet, heating oil and butter to 375 degrees.
3. 3
   Test the oil to make sure its hot.
4. 4
   Mix flour and seasonings (salt, pepper, poultry seasoning) in a large shallow pan.
5. 5
   Take the chicken from the buttermilk and dredge in flour; mix, shake off excess flour.
6. 6
   Fry for 20 minutes on one side, then turn at least 1 or 2 times until done.
7. 7
   Drain on paper towels and dig in!
8. 8
   If you want gravy, then drain off the oil leaving a couple tablespoons in the skillet.
9. 9
   Add approximately 1/8 cup of the flour mixture to the oil in the skillet and brown the roux until it is a nice brown color.
10. 10
    Mix whole milk and chicken stock in a measuring cup to measure about 1/2 to 2 cups of liquid.
11. 11
    Add slowly to the roux in the skillet, whisking in to remove lumps.
12. 12
    Heat through, and ladle over mashed potatoes!