Description
Enjoy the perfect balance of crunch and tenderness with this classic fried chicken, marinated in buttermilk for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken pieces (legs or thighs)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best results.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder; stir until well mixed.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to around 350°F (175°C). Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat with the flour mixture.
- Fry chicken in hot oil for about 15-20 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C). Drain on paper towels.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding spices like cayenne pepper or onion powder to the flour mix. Let the chicken rest after frying to maintain its crunch.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg