Description
Crispy golden buttermilk fried chicken delivers Southern comfort straight to your plate with remarkable crunch and juicy perfection. Hearty marinades and precise coating techniques promise an unforgettable culinary experience you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Ingredients:
Chicken:
- 8 pieces chicken (drumsticks, thighs, breasts, or wings)
Marinade:
- 1 cup buttermilk
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
Coating Ingredients:
Dry Coating:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Frying Ingredients:
Oil:
- 23 cups vegetable oil or canola oil
Instructions
- Immerse chicken pieces in a robust marinade blending buttermilk, aromatic spices, and hot sauce. Ensure thorough coating and refrigerate for 2-4 hours, allowing flavors to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Create a complex seasoning blend by whisking together flour and multiple dry spices, generating a textured, flavorful coating mixture that will provide exceptional crunch and taste.
- Extract marinated chicken and meticulously dredge each piece through seasoned flour, applying gentle pressure to guarantee complete coverage. Allow coated pieces to rest momentarily, enabling coating adherence.
- Heat oil to precisely 350F in a substantial skillet, maintaining consistent temperature. Gently introduce chicken pieces, avoiding overcrowding. Fry methodically, rotating once, approximately 12-15 minutes total until exterior transforms into a rich golden-brown shell and internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Transfer crispy chicken onto absorbent surfaces to eliminate excess oil. Plate immediately alongside preferred accompaniments, celebrating the perfectly crisp, juicy result of careful preparation.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours to maximize flavor absorption and tenderness.
- Use a thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165F internally for safe consumption without overcooking.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350F to achieve crispy, golden-brown exterior without burning.
- Let chicken rest after coating to help breading adhere better and create a crunchier texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 392 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 1044 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg