Fried+Chicken

**__ INGREDIENTS  __** 12 pieces of chicken (your selection) 4 tsp seasoned Salt 1 tsp paprika 4 tsp garlic powder 3 tsp poultry seasoning 2 tsp white pepper (seasonings may vary depending on your liking) 2 cups buttermilk 3 cups of vegetable shortening (may vary)
 * Fried Chicken **

**__ PREPARATION  __** 1.  Wash and prepare chicken. Place washed chicken in a large sized plastic container. 2. Wash your hands after handling raw poultry. 3.  Season chicken with 2 tsp seasoned salt, ½ tsp Paprika, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp poultry seasoning, and 1 tsp white pepper. Be sure to cover all chicken evenly. 4.  Flip all pieces of chicken over and cover with the remaining seasonings. 5.  Pour the 2 cups of buttermilk, making sure all pieces are evenly coated. 6.  Cover the plastic container with aluminum foil and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. **__PROCEDURE__** 1. In a large cast iron skillet preheat shortening until the liquid shortening is more than half-way-full 2.Take the soaked chicken out of refrigerator and evenly coat with flour (see video 1) 3. When shortening comes to a boil, carefully place chicken into pan. (make sure the pan is not too overcrowded with chicken) 4. Let cook for 5 minutes uncovered 5. Cover the pan for 8 minutes or until chicken is golden brown 6. Uncover chicken and turn over the pieces of chicken. 7. Let the chicken cook until crispy and a deep golden brown. 8. Using a spatula, place chicken on a platter covered with paper towels so the access oil will be removed.

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 * Video 1**