Google Staff Recipe for ButterMilk Chicken
Written by JoThis recipe was created for the Google staff to have occasionally for lunch.Apparently, Elvis loved the fried version of this recipe.
Butter Milk Fried Chicken That Elvis Loved
1/2c thyme
1/4 c oregano
1/4c basil
1/2 c onion powder
1/2c garlic powder
1/2c dry mustard
1/2c paprika
1/4 chili powder
1/4c celery seed
2 Tbsp of salt
1/4 c coriander
1/2c cumin
1/3 c salt or kosher salt
1/4c cayenne pepper
1/2 c ground black pepper
1/4c ground white pepper
3 gals of buttermilk
3 cases of organic free range chicken (about 30 chickens,cut up int 1.5 to 2lb sections)
Mix amounts of the dry ingredients together in a large bowl, then whisk the buttermilk completely until mixed together.Pour batter over the chickens and marinate for up to five days- keep refrigerated.
For frying:
Now mix another 4x of the above dry ingredients and add 2lbs of corn starch and 8 qts of all purpose organic whole wheat flour.Dredge the marinated chicken pieces in the dried herbs/flour/cornstarch mixture.
Fry the coated chicken in a large skillet with hot peanut oil at 375 degrees.Once chicken has reached a golden brown colour, finish cooking in the oven.