Spicy Fried Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
9 lb. chicken pieces
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp. ground red pepper
1 tsp. paprika
vegetable oil
corn salad filled sweet peppers and fresh cilantro sprigs (garnishes)

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Add chicken pieces, turning to coat.
Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Drain chicken, discarding buttermilk mixture.
Combine flour and next 4 ingredients in a shallow dish.
Dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Let stand 30 minutes.
Pour oil to depth of 1/2-inch into a large skillet; heat to 350\u00b0.
Add 1/3 of chicken and fry 20 to 25 minutes, turning once.
Drain on paper towels.
Repeat procedure with remaining chicken.
Garnish, if desired.
Yield:
18 servings.