Skillet Fried Chicken


Ingredients

1 chicken cut into 8 pieces
2 cups low fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper


Directions

Melt enough shortening to come just 1/3-inch up the side of a 12-inch cast iron skillet. 
Combine salt, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. 
Liberally season chicken with this mixture. 
Roll chicken in flour and shake off excess.
Place chicken skin side down into the pan. 
Cook chicken until golden brown on each side.