The
secret to this Chicken a la “THE KING” was the long marinating time and the
mixture of a cabinet of spices. Of course he reportedly loved homemade biscuits
with his fried chicken. And to finish it off, a slice of Lemon Meringue Pie!
3/4
tsp thyme
1/2
tsp oregano
1/2
tsp basil
3/4
tsp onion powder
3/4
tsp garlic powder
3/4
tsp dry mustard
3/4
tsp paprika
1/2
tsp chili powder
3/4
tsp celery seed
1/8
tsp salt
3/4
tsp coriander
3/4
tsp cumin
1/2
tsp kosher salt
1/2
tsp cayenne pepper
3/4
tsp ground black pepper
1/2
tsp ground white pepper
1-2/3
cups buttermilk
1
organic free range chicken, cut into pieces
Mix
these amounts of the dry ingredients together in a large bowl, then whisk in
the buttermilk until it's thoroughly mixed.Pour
the batter over the chicken and marinate for up to five days, in a covered
container in the refrigerator.
Frying
Now
mix another 4 times the amount listed above for each of the dry ingredients,
and add:
1/3
cup cornstarch
1 heaping cup all-purpose organic whole wheat flour
Dredge
the marinated chicken pieces in the dry herbs/flour/cornstarch mixture. Fry
the dredged chicken in a large skillet with hot peanut oil at 375 degrees. Once
chicken has reached a golden brown color, finish cooking it in a 350 degree
oven.
Seventy-eight
years ago on January 8, 2013 Elvis Aaron Presley was born, though his twin Jesse Garon
was stillborn. When Gladys Presley held her newborn in her arms on January 8,
1935 how could she have known that she had been chosen to raise a cultural icon
that would be known the world over by his first name, Elvis? For the next forty
two years, her son sang his way into the hearts and captured the souls of
millions with his music and his personality.
The
undisputed “King of Rock and Roll,” many referred to Elvis simply as “The
King,” and his legacy is now part of the culture of many who came along a
generation following his rise to stardom. World tours, Vegas show dates, movie
premieres, and even a stint in the Army, never changed the fact that Elvis
Aaron Presley remained true to his Southern roots, and forever called Memphis
his home.
If
it’s true that home is where the heart is, then Graceland was indeed the center
of Elvis’ world. At the age of 22, he purchased the large white columned
limestone mansion in the suburbs of Memphis which became home to him and the
Presley clan, as well as, the hub of his organization. His wife-to be Priscilla Beaulieu lived there while
she attended an all girls Catholic high school, and it was the first home of
their only child, Lisa Marie. Elvis recorded his final two albums there in the
Jungle Room which had been converted into a studio. And now, the Meditation
Gardens on the grounds of Graceland serve as the final resting place for Elvis
Aaron Presley, who died on August 16, 1977 in his beloved Memphis residence.
Opened
to the public in 1982, and declared a National Historic Landmark in 2006,
Graceland remains today the second most visited private home in the United
States, with over 600,000 visitors a year; only the White House has more
visitors per year.
Though Elvis will never enter a
pulsating arena again to the theme to 2001:
A Space Odyssey segueing into
"See See Rider,” or gather around the piano at Graceland with friends
in the wee hours of the morning to sing “How Great Thou Art” and other gospel
favorites; his spirit will live forever. Through the vast collections of
memorabilia, artifacts, photographs, clothing, and music; you can still
experience the charm, compassion, and captivating personality that the world loved
and knew as “The King.”
The concerts always ended with Elvis' show
closer "Can't Help Falling in Love", and the traditional announcement
of "Elvis has Left the Building." He left this world in 1977, but his
heart never left Memphis, and he left behind a part of himself forever
ensconced in Graceland. Long live “The
King.” Viva Elvis!
Elvis Presley Official Web Site - Graceland Mansion - Memphis
www.elvis.com
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