Preacher'S Fried Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. chicken pieces
1 1/2 c. buttermilk (reserve 3/4 c.)
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. shortening
1/4 c. margarine
1/4 c. chicken broth
1 Tbsp. sugar (optional)
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Place chicken in bowl; pour buttermilk over and marinate 1/2 to 1 hour.
In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup of the flour with parsley, oregano, salt and pepper.
Remove chicken from buttermilk and roll in flour mixture.
Pour remainder of buttermilk in a buttered casserole dish.
Heat shortening and margarine in heavy skillet.
Brown chicken 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat.
Place on top of buttermilk in casserole dish.