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Southern Fried Chicken

A classic Southern dish featuring crispy, flavorful fried chicken marinated in buttermilk and seasoned with a blend of spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Essential Ingredients
  • 3 pounds chicken pieces mix of legs, thighs, breasts, and wings
  • 2 cups buttermilk for marinating
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for coating
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • vegetable oil for frying, enough to cover chicken pieces

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • deep skillet or Dutch oven
  • thermometer

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Prepare the coating by mixing flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F.
  4. Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture and fry in batches for 12-15 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Drain the fried chicken on a wire rack or paper towels and let it rest before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSodium: 800mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding hot sauce to the buttermilk or herbs to the flour mixture.

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