Description
Crispy Fried Chicken recipe for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on) or 4 chicken breasts
- 2 cups buttermilk (or milk mixed with 1 tablespoon vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, for marinade)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce (if using).
- Add Chicken: Submerge the chicken pieces in the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet or deep frying pan, pour in enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of the pan (about 1/2 inch deep). Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the oil by dropping a small amount of flour into it; if it sizzles, it’s ready.
- Remove from Marinade: Take the chicken out of the buttermilk marinade, allowing excess to drip off.
- Dredge in Flour: Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating. Shake off any excess flour.
- Fry Chicken: Carefully place the coated chicken pieces in the hot oil, skin-side down. Fry in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Cook Until Golden: Fry for about 7-8 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 7-8 minutes on the other side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). The chicken should be crispy and golden brown on the outside.
- Drain Chicken: Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Serve hot with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or biscuits.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- Ensure the oil temperature is maintained for crispy results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Crispy Fried Chicken