2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. ground black pepper blend
Chicken pieces, legs, thighs, drumsticks
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups buttermilk
4 cups canola oil

In bowl, blend first 4 ingredients. In resealable plastic bag, combine 1/2 seasoning mix, buttermilk, and chicken. Let marinate 1 hour. In separate plastic bag, blend flour, and remaining seasoning mix. Remove chicken from marinade, discard marinade. In batches, coat chicken with flour mix. In a large, deep skillet, heat oil until hot. Fry chicken in batches about 15 minutes.

Submitted by: Sherry Monfils