Magic Fried Chicken

6 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons chef paul prudhomme poultry magic poultry seasoning, plus
  • 1 teaspoon chef paul prudhomme poultry magic poultry seasoning
  • 3 -4 lbs frying chicken, cut into 8 pieces with all visible fat removed
  • 1 quart buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Place the chicken pieces in a pan or shallow bowl; pour the buttermilk over and let marinate 1 hour at room temperature.
  2. 2
    Sprinkle 2 Tablespoons Poultry Magic all over the chicken pieces and pat it in well with your hands.
  3. 3
    Combine the flour and the remaining Poultry Magic in a shallow bowl.
  4. 4
    Heat the oil in a 12 inch skillet over high heat until very hot.
  5. 5
    Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess and add to the oil, skin side down, in a single layer.
  6. 6
    Cover the skillet,reduce heat to medium and fry--checking occasionally to make sure the chicken is not burning, until browned on one side, about 5-6 minutes (if the chicken seems to be browning too quickly, turn down the heat).
  7. 7
    Turn the chicken pieces over, cover and fry-checking occasionally until they are a rich golden brown.
  8. 8
    Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
  9. 9
    Set the skillet with the oil aside until oil is cooled.

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