chicken chunks —
marinade:
3-1/2 LB boneless chicken breasts (cut into 1 - 2 inch chunks)
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons red pepper sauce
6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (parsley, tarragon, thyme)
breading:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon kosher (or sea) salt
Fresh ground black pepper
Peanut oil for frying
cooking directions:
1) Combine 'Marinade' ingredients.
2) Marinade chicken pieces for at least two hours -- up to twenty-four hours (promotes tenderness.)
3) Combine 'Breading' ingredients.
4) Heat peanut oil to 350° F.
5) Thoroughly coat marinated chicken pieces with flour mixture. Shake off excess flour, and set (single layer) on paper towels.
6) Carefully add a single layer of prepared chicken to heated oil -- oil should cover chicken. Fry for six to eight minutes until light-golden brown.
7) Remove cooked chicken to fresh paper towels.
8) ENJOY!!
Source: Allan
Author: unknown
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