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Buttermilk Fried Chicken Drumsticks

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Updated Nov 22, 2010
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Buttermilk adds flavor to this fried chicken drumstick - a delightful dinner.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Drumsticks

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 2 hr 25 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 6
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Ingredients

Chicken

  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 lb. chicken drumsticks
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 cup oil for frying

Gravy

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In large resealable food storage plastic bag, combine buttermilk and Worcestershire sauce; mix well. Add chicken drumsticks; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours to marinate.
  • Step 
    2
    In shallow bowl, combine 1 cup flour and seasoned salt; mix well. Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture. Coat chicken well with flour mixture. Discard buttermilk mixture and any remaining flour mixture.
  • Step 
    3
    Heat 1/2 cup of the oil in large skillet over medium heat until oil begins to shimmer. Add half of the drumsticks; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is golden brown, fork-tender and its juices run clear, turning frequently. Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Pour off any remaining oil. Repeat with remaining 1/2 cup oil and remaining drumsticks. Pour off and discard most of drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet.
  • Step 
    4
    Heat reserved drippings in skillet over medium heat until hot. Add 2 tablespoons flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir until bubbly. Stir in milk. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Serve gravy with chicken.

Nutrition

400 Calories
24g Total Fat
31g Protein
14g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
400
Calories from Fat
220
Total Fat
24g
37%
Saturated Fat
5g
25%
Cholesterol
100mg
33%
Sodium
330mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate
14g
5%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
3g
Protein
31g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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