Mama's Fried Chicken

A classic fried chicken recipe from curtis aikens (food network). Prep time does not include 2 hours chilling time.

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.

Place chicken in shallow dish or ziploc plastic bag.

Add buttermilk.

Cover or seal , and chill at least 2 hours.

Remove chicken from buttermilk , discarding buttermilk.

Dredge chicken in flour.

Pour oil to a depth of 1 1 / 2 inches in a deep skillet or dutch oven.

Heat to 360f.

Add chicken , a few pieces at a time.

Cover and cook 6 minutes.

Uncover chicken and cook 9 minutes.

Turn chicken.

Cover and cook 6 minutes.

Uncover and cook 5 to 9 minutes , turning the chicken the last 3 minutes for even browning , if necessary.

Drain on paper towels.

Test chicken with meat thermometer or by piercing thickest portion with fork.

When juices run clear it is done.

whole chickens, salt, pepper, buttermilk, self-rising flour, vegetable oil