Description
Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, this fried chicken recipe is perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces of chicken
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Begin by marinating the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or up to overnight in the fridge.
- In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk and dredge each piece in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C) and fry the chicken pieces for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooked, let it drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Notes
For extra crunch, double dredge your chicken. Use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg