• Servings: 4-6 ppl
• Buttermilk pulls double duty in this recipe, providing flavor and tenderizing the chicken. Although the
• recipe traditionally calls for lard, shortening is a fine substitute. Serves 4 to 6.
• INGREDIENTS
• 3 1/2- to 4-lb. chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 tsp. black pepper, divided
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt, such as Lawry's
• 1 lb. lard (or solid vegetable shortening)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

1. Step 1
2. Rinse the chicken pieces and blot them with paper towels. In a large bowl combine the buttermilk, 1/4
3. teaspoon of black pepper and the salt, and stir to combine.
4. Step 2
5. Add the chicken pieces and turn to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight,
6. turning the pieces occasionally.
7. Step 3
8. Combine the flour, seasoned salt and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon of black pepper in a shallow baking
9. dish and blend well. Line a baking sheet with three layers of paper towels and place it near the stove.
10. Step 4
11. Put the lard and butter in a large cast-iron frying pan or pot big enough to hold the chicken pieces in
12. one layer without touching. Melt over medium-high heat. The fat should be about 1/2-inch deep.
13. Step 5
14. Heat until it registers 365 degrees on a candy thermometer or until a small cube of bread dropped in
15. the oil browns in about 1 minute.
16. Step 6
17. Using tongs, remove the thighs from the marinade, draining well. Dredge them in the flour mixture,
18. turning to coat evenly. Shake off any excess flour. Place them skin-side down in the center of the pan.
19. Step 7
20. Coat the remaining pieces in the same way and add them to the pan in a single layer without touching.
21. Work in batches if necessary.
22. Step 8
23. Don't move the chicken for about 5 minutes or until the coating is set and looks firm. Check the
24. underside by lifting with the tongs--it should be deep golden. Cook the pieces between 8 and 20
25. minutes (depending on size), turning them periodically until crispy brown and cooked through.
26. Step 9
27. To test, cut into the thickest part of a piece. The juices should run clear and the meat should be opaque
28. throughout. Place on the paper-lined baking sheet to drain.
29. Step 10
30. Arrange the chicken pieces on a platter and serve hot, room temperature or cold.

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