JW Fried Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Ingredients Preheat the oven to 325.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, combine the crushed red pepper and ginger with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, coat the chicken pieces with the dry rub.
4. 4
   In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat the oil to 350.
5. 5
   Place 1 cup of the flour and the buttermilk in 2 separate medium bowls.
6. 6
   In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 1 cup of flour with the cornmeal and season with salt.
7. 7
   Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip them in the buttermilk and dredge in the cornmeal mixture.
8. 8
   Fry half of the chicken pieces, turning occasionally, until deep golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Transfer the fried chicken to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while you fry the rest.
10. 10
    Drain on paper towels or butcher paper before serving.