Description
A classic fried chicken recipe marinated in buttermilk for tender, juicy meat with a crispy seasoned crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Place flour in a separate bowl. Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat oil in a skillet or deep fryer over medium-high heat. Fry chicken in batches for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain fried chicken on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double dip the chicken by dipping in buttermilk and then flouring again. Let the chicken rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 240 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg