Description
Crispy Fried Chicken is the epitome of comfort food, featuring a golden-brown, crunchy exterior that gives way to juicy, tender meat inside. This easy-to-follow recipe combines a flavorful buttermilk marinade with a seasoned flour coating, ensuring each piece bursts with mouthwatering flavor and satisfying crunch. Perfect for family dinners or friendly gatherings, this dish evokes nostalgia and warmth, making it an instant crowd-pleaser. Serve alongside classic sides like coleslaw and cornbread for a delightful meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the seasoned flour until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken pieces for 12-15 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of fried chicken (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg