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                          PICNIC-FRIED CHICKEN

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1       c            Buttermilk
  1       tb           Pepper
  2       lb           Chicken pieces
    1/2   c            Flour
                       Oil for frying

 PREHEAT OVEN TO 375F. Combine buttermilk and pepper in
 ceramic bowl or baking dish. Remove skin from chicken
 and place chicken in buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate
 3 hours, turning once. Place flour on plate. Remove
 chicken from buttermilk, pat dry and dredge in flour.
 Fill large, heavy skillet with 1-inch oil. When hot,
 add chicken without crowding and fry, turning once,
 until golden on both sides. You may have to fry in
 batches. Remove pieces as they are done and drain on
 paper towels. Arrange chicken on rack in roasting pan.
 Bake 10-to-15 minutes or until chicken is well done.
 Let chicken cool to room temperature before
 refrigerating or packing into picnic hamper.



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