How to Make Fried Chicken with Buttermilk and Tarragon

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place chicken pieces in a glass or stoneware bowl.

   Pour enough buttermilk into the bowl to cover chicken, and proceed to add a little mustard and tarragon.
   
   Cover and refrigerate for at least three hours.
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   Step 2: Remove chicken pieces from the buttermilk mixture and dredge in flour.

   Shake off the excess flour and place chicken pieces on a platter. ,,, Be careful not to crowd the pieces.
   
   Crowding will prevent pieces from cooking uniformly. , If it is too hot, the outside of the chicken will cook rapidly, while the inside will not be thoroughly cooked. , The chicken is done when, it becomes golden and crispy.
   
   Test one piece to see if chicken is done.
   
   Use a sharp knife to make a cut next to the bone.
   
   If juices run clear, the chicken is done. ,,
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   Step 3: In a cast iron skillet

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   Step 4: melt enough Crisco to fill the skillet 1/3 full.

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   Step 5: Melt Crisco on medium setting.

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   Step 6: Add chicken to the hot Crisco.

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   Step 7: Watch the temperature of the Crisco.

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   Step 8: Turn pieces once during cooking.

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   Step 9: Remove chicken from skillet

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    Step 10: place on absorbent paper towels before serving.

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    Step 11: Wait for the chicken to cool down

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    Step 12: then serve!

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