Marinating the chicken in buttermilk makes the meat moist and flavorful. Chicken breasts cook faster than other parts, so fry them separately in the last batch. For fried chicken with less fat and fewer calories, remove the skin before marinating.

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • cayenne pepper
  • Coarse salt
  • low-fat buttermilk
  • all-purpose flour
  • vegetable oil