Country Fried Chicken

• 1 1/2 to 2 c. flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1 Tbsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. ground sage
• 1/4 tsp. ground thyme
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 c. buttermilk
• sunflower oil for frying

1. Wash and pat dry chicken.
2. Place in large, flat dish.
3. Pour buttermilk over chicken; cover and allow to soak at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
4. Combine coating ingredients in double strength paper bag.
5. Shake chicken pieces one at a time. Lay coated pieces on wax paper for 15 minutes to allow coating to dry.
6. Pour oil to 1/2 inch depth in electric skillet.
7. Heat to 350u0b0 to 360u0b0.
8. Fry about 3 minutes on each side.
9. Reduce heat to 320u0b0.
10. Cook chicken, turning occasionally, for 25 to 35 minutes or until juices are clear and chicken is tender.

flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground sage, ground thyme, baking powder, buttermilk, sunflower oil

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=753668 (may not work)