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Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
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.
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Ingredients
- 4 lbs chicken pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk with 1 tbsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper.
- 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.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and 1 tsp of salt.
- One at a time, remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk mixture and coat them in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat enough vegetable oil to cover the chicken pieces to 350°F.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve hot. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
To tell when chicken is done the internal temperature, checked with a food thermometer should be 165°F.
Nutrition
Calories: 491kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 29g (10%)Protein: 34g (68%)Fat: 26g (40%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 122mg (41%)Sodium: 464mg (20%)Potassium: 437mg (12%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 457IU (9%)Vitamin C: 4mg (5%)Calcium: 97mg (10%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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