Description
Learn how to make the most delicious Crispy, Juicy Southern Fried Chicken right in your own kitchen. This classic recipe yields tender, juicy chicken with a perfectly seasoned, crispy coating that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 whole chicken (cut into 8 pieces)
Marinade:
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
Seasoned Flour:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
For Frying:
- vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken, buttermilk, and hot sauce in a bowl or bag. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the Flour Mixture: Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne in a dish.
- Dredge the Chicken: Coat each piece in the flour mixture, then rest on a rack.
- Fry the Chicken: Fry in batches until golden and cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Drain on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra-crispy chicken, double-dip in buttermilk and flour after the initial dredging.
- Serve with biscuits, coleslaw, or mashed potatoes for a classic Southern meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
