Buttermilk Fried Chicken is everything crispy, juicy chicken should be: tender inside, crunchy on the outside, and seasoned all the way through. This is my go-to for Southern fried chicken, and it’s ...

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Fried chicken isn't Kentucky's to claim. It's a global phenomenon with long roots that include a Scottish battering process that gave the world fry-everything chip shops and West African seasoning, ...