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Fried Chicken with Bacon and Pepper Cream Gravy

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Fried Chicken with Bacon and Pepper Cream GravyDitte Isager

Fried chicken in the South has many variations. Here, a buttermilk marinade helps keep the meat tender and juicy underneath crisp, golden skin; pepper-speckled gravy and bacon add savor and smoke.

Cooks' note:

Chicken can be marinated up to 24 hours

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