Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken is a popular dish of chicken pieces that have been marinated in buttermilk and then coated in a seasoned flour mixture before being deep-fried until crispy and golden brown.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinate Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 491

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lbs chicken pieces
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying
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Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk with 1 tbsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper.
  2. Place the chicken pieces in the bowl and make sure they are thoroughly coated with the buttermilk mixture. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and 1 tsp of salt.
  4. One at a time, remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk mixture and coat them in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour.
  5. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat enough vegetable oil to cover the chicken pieces to 350°F.
  6. Carefully place the chicken pieces in the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet. Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked throughthrough.
  7. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack or paper towel to drain excess oil.
  8. Serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 34gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 464mgPotassium: 437mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 457IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 3mg

Notes

To tell when chicken is done the internal temperature, checked with a food thermometer should be 165°F.

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