Description
A classic Southern dish, Buttermilk Fried Chicken offers a golden, crunchy coating with juicy meat inside, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- In another bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken pieces in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove chicken from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot and enjoy your Southern dinner delight!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour mixture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg