Description
A comforting recipe for perfectly fried chicken with a crispy exterior and juicy meat, reminiscent of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 8 pieces of chicken (drumsticks, thighs, or breasts)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Ranch dressing (for serving)
Instructions
- Combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a large bowl. Stir until well mixed.
- Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 240 minutes or overnight.
- Place the flour in another bowl and season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Mix gently.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge it in the flour until fully coated.
- Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and fry for about 15-18 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and let it drain on paper towels.
- Serve with a small cup of ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 4 hours for maximum flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 240 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg