Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Southern Fried Chicken recipe! Tender chicken marinated in buttermilk, seasoned to perfection, and fried to golden crispness. Serve with classic sides like coleslaw or mashed potatoes for a true Southern experience.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 1 whole chicken (cut into 8 pieces) or 8 chicken drumsticks
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
- For Seasoned Flour:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a bowl. Submerge chicken pieces, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare Seasoned Flour: In another bowl, mix all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Coat each piece in seasoned flour evenly.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry Chicken: Fry chicken in batches for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally. Ensure golden brown color and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Drain & Serve: Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper for spice level.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (+4 hours marination)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 105mg