Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

* 1 (3 pound) fryer, cut into pieces
* 2 cups buttermilk
* 6 cloves garlic, smashed
* 1 large onion, sliced
* 1 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (parsley, tarragon, thyme)
* 1/2 teaspoon paprika
* 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 2 cups flour
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
* 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
* 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* Salt and pepper
* 3 cups solid vegetable shortening

Directions

Soak chicken in buttermilk with garlic, onions, herbs, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours. Drain in colander, leaving some herbs on chicken. In a large paper grocery bag, mix flour with seasonings. Meanwhile, heat 3 cups shortening in cast iron pan until 350 degrees. Place chicken pieces in bag with flour and shake, let sit 1 minute, then shake again. Add chicken to hot pan and fry on 1 side for 20 minutes, then turn to finish.