Flava

My grandmother used to make the most delicious fried chicken. She would marinate the chicken in a secret blend of spices and herbs, then fry it to perfection. The chicken was always crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and it had a flavor that was out of this world.
One day, I asked my grandmother for her secret recipe, but she refused to give it to me. She said that it was a family secret, and that she would only pass it down to her daughter. I was disappointed, but I understood.
Years later, my grandmother passed away, and I never got to learn her secret recipe. But I never forgot the taste of her fried chicken, and I always dreamed of being able to make it myself.
One day, I was watching a cooking show, and I saw a chef making fried chicken. The chef used a technique that I had never seen before. He marinated the chicken in buttermilk, then dredged it in flour and spices. The chicken was then fried in a cast iron skillet.
I decided to try the chef's technique, and I was amazed at the results. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and it had a flavor that was very similar to my grandmother's fried chicken.
I was so happy that I had finally learned how to make my grandmother's fried chicken. I know that she would be proud of me, and I am grateful that I have her recipe to pass down to my own family.
Here is the recipe for my grandmother's fried chicken:
Ingredients:
* 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
* 1 cup buttermilk
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/4 cup cornstarch
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon paprika
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
* 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken and buttermilk. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
2. In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
3. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dredge it in the flour mixture.
4. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the skillet.
5. Fry the chicken in the hot oil for 8-10 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Serve hot with your favorite sides.