Fried Chicken
Crispy, juicy Southern fried chicken with a shatteringly crunchy buttermilk-battered coating. Brined overnight for maximum flavor and moisture.
30 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
1 hr
Total
4
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
For the marinade
For the dredge
Instructions
Combine buttermilk, hot sauce, and salt in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
Tip: The buttermilk brine tenderizes the chicken and keeps it incredibly juicy during frying.
Whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, cayenne, and black pepper in a large shallow dish.
Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture, pressing firmly. Dip back in buttermilk briefly, then dredge again for a double coating.
Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 325F. Fry chicken in batches (don't crowd) for 12-15 minutes, turning once, until golden and internal temp reaches 165F.
Drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Season with a pinch of salt immediately. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition per Serving
480kcal
Calories
36g
Protein
28g
Carbs
24g
Fat
1g
Fiber
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