Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this crispy southern fried chicken recipe! With its perfectly golden exterior and juicy, tender meat, this dish is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion—from family gatherings to cozy movie nights. Easy to follow, this recipe ensures that even novice cooks can impress their friends and family with mouthwatering results. Pair it with your favorite sides, and get ready for a flavor explosion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk mixed with salt and pepper for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the seasoned flour mixture until well-coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken skin-side down without overcrowding for 10-15 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, add cayenne pepper to the flour mix or swap buttermilk with yogurt. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in a preheated oven at 375°F until hot.