...they each have their own time and place. There are times when good old seasoned white flour kicks BOTH their asses.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/buttermilk-fried-chickenIngredients
Serves 8
* 2 cups low-fat buttermilk
* Coarse salt
* 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
* 2 whole chickens (2 1/2 to 3 pounds each), each cut into 10 serving pieces (wings, thighs, drumsticks, and 4 breast pieces)
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 cups vegetable oil
Directions
1. In each of two 1-gallon resealable plastic bags, combine 1 cup buttermilk, 1/2 tablespoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, and half the chicken pieces. Shake to coat; refrigerate up to 2 days. (See How to Coat and Fry Chicken for more details.)
2. In a large, shallow bowl, whisk flour with 2 tablespoons salt and remaining 2 teaspoons cayenne. (This pungent spice is made from ground dried chiles. Used in small quantities, it adds heat to dishes without being overpowering.) Dredge chicken pieces, one at a time, in mixture, shaking off excess.
3. In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet (or other heavy-bottom skillet), heat oil to 350 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer (or until a pinch of flour sizzles when dropped in the oil).
4. Carefully add 1/3 of the chicken. Cook 10 minutes; turn chicken with tongs. Cook until golden brown, juices run clear, and internal temperature is 165 degrees, about 10 minutes more. Transfer to a rack to drain. Season with salt, if desired.
5. Return oil temperature to 350 degrees. Repeat with remaining chicken.