Description
Southern Fried Chicken is a mouthwatering classic that brings comfort and joy to any table. With its golden-brown, crispy coating encasing tender, juicy meat, this dish is perfect for family gatherings, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Marinated in buttermilk for extra flavor, it’s easy to prepare and serves as a crowd-pleaser for all ages. Enjoy it hot or cold alongside your favorite sides!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs bone-in chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 4 hours.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat thoroughly with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken skin-side down in batches for 12-15 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Drain on paper towels or a wire rack and rest for at least 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 (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added spice, incorporate cayenne pepper into the seasoning mix. - Substitute yogurt for buttermilk for an interesting twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in the oven at 375°F.