4th of July Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten with
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• oil (for frying, I use corn oil)

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse chicken pieces, pat dry and place in a shallow dish for marinating.

2. 2

   Pour buttermilk over chicken and marinate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.

3. 3

   Combine flour, salt, sage, paprika and pepper in paper bag.

4. 4

   Add chicken and shake to cover.

5. 5

   Dip chicken in egg and roll in breadcrumbs.

6. 6

   Let stand for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Pour oil into large skillet to a depth of 1 inch and heat to 375°F or until water spatters when sprinkled on oil.

8. 8

   Add chicken legs and thighs first.

9. 9

   Fry until browned about 10-12 minutes before adding remaining pieces, frying another 10 minutes or until brown.

10. 10

    Drain chicken on paper towels before serving.