As an American, no fried chicken series would be complete without a classic Southern buttermilk fried chicken. Lillie from Alabama explained this dish and what it means to her as someone who lives in the South. 

Buttermilk fried chicken is a super crispy fried chicken dredged in buttermilk, dipped into flour seasoned with Creole seasoning, and then fried until crispy and golden brown. The fried chicken is typically divided into light meat, which includes the breast and wings, and dark meat, which is thighs, and legs. Buttermilk is an extremely important part of making fried chicken. It keeps the chicken moist while giving it a fantastic flavor.  Buttermilk is the residual creamy liquid leftover when making butter. Its primary role in this dish is to tenderize the chicken.  

Lillie loves buttermilk fried chicken because it reminds her of home and the wonderful smells of fried food fill her house while it cooks. Fried chicken is one of her favorite comfort foods, and it gives her a sense of peace. 

The Southern parts of The United States are famous for their fried food, especially chicken. Southern food is absolutely delicious, and most Americans tend to be somewhat familiar with the food since it is iconic to American traditions. Buttermilk fried chicken is an easy dish to make with ingredients that are easy to find, making it an easy recipe for everyone to try. Not only does it represent southern food, but it also represents the culture of Louisiana because of the spicy Creole seasoning.