Ingredients:

1 1⁄2 Frying Oil

6 teaspoons salt, divided 2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon ground allspice

2 teaspoons garlic salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon dried ground ginger

2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

2 cups buttermilk 

2 large eggs

1 whole fryer chicken, cut into 6 pieces

 

Preparation and Cooking: 

Place oil in a large fryer, Dutch oven or another thick walled iron cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid; heat to 350°. Combine 4 teaspoons salt, flour, allspice, garlic salt, sugar, dried ground ginger and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish, stirring well with a whisk.

 

Combine buttermilk and eggs in a shallow dish, stirring well. Season chicken evenly with remaining 2 teaspoons salt; dredge in flour mixture. Dip chicken in buttermilk mixture; dredge in flour again. Fry chicken in hot oil 15 minutes or until done; move to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately.

 

Serves four people.