
We are going to take some of our seasoning and whisk it the butter milk! This will help season the chicken while it marinates.

Combine the 2 cups butter milk, 1 tbsp black pepper, 1/2 tbsp Paprika, 2 tsp Sea Salt and 1 egg (whisked).

Submerge chicken pieces in buttermilk then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to overnight. This will keep the chicken moist, while seasoning and also make the chicken super tender.

Take the rest of the spices and herbs and thoroughly mix with with the all purpose flour.

When the chicken is done marinating, create the Fried Chicken line! Wet, Dry and a sheet pan to let the chicken rest.

With one hand grab the chicken and place in the flour. With your other hand coat the entire chicken with the flour and place on the sheet pan.

When all the chicken is done being coated, cover with a clean dish towel or waxed paper. LET SIT UNTIL THE FLOUR IS OF A PASTE-LIKE CONSISTENCY. THIS IS CRUCIAL!

Fill a large skillet (cast iron is best) about 1/3 to 1/2 full or Deep Fat Fryer (use mine all the time) with vegetable oil. Heat oil to 350° to 370°. Put in as many chicken pieces as the skillet or deep fat fryer can hold (I usually go with 2 to 3 pieces. Brown the chicken turning to get all sides.

Transfer the chicken to a clean wire rack set on a rimmed baking sheet and place in the oven at 350°.

Continue cooking until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 160°F and the legs register 160°F, 5 to 10 minutes; remove the chicken pieces to a second rack or a paper-towel-lined plate as they reach their final temperature of 165°.

Enjoy your home cooked IT’S FINGER LICKIN GOOD Fried Chicken! Serve with your favorite sides or by its Fried Chicken Goodness Self!