Crispy Fried Chicken

Name: Crispy Fried Chicken
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT1H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H20M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 whole fryer, cut into 8 pieces; Essence, recipe follows; 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk; Vegetable oil for frying; 2 1/2 cups flour; 2 eggs, beaten; Salt and pepper; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano

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Total: 1 hr 20 min

Prep: 1 hr 5 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Total: 1 hr 20 min

Prep: 1 hr 5 min
Cook: 15 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 whole fryer, cut into 8 pieces

Essence, recipe follows

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk

Vegetable oil for frying

2 1/2 cups flour

2 eggs, beaten

Salt and pepper

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons salt

1 tablespoon dried thyme

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried oregano

Directions

Season the chicken pieces with Essence. Pour 2 cups of the buttermilk over the chicken and cover with plastic wrap. Place the chicken in the refrigerator and marinate for 1 hour.
Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and drain. Season the flour with Essence. In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with the remaining buttermilk. Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off. Dredge the chicken pieces back in the seasoned flour, coating each piece of the chicken completely. Carefully lay the chicken in the hot oil. Fry the chicken for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the juices run clear. Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

Yield: 2/3 cup

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Recipe from Emeril Lagasse

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