Description
Crispy Southern fried chicken batter brings classic comfort straight from kitchens across the American South. Perfectly seasoned coating guarantees golden, crunchy perfection you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 8 pieces chicken (legs, thighs, breasts, or wings)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups buttermilk (or 2 cups milk + 1 tablespoon vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Dry Mix and Seasonings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano (optional)
Oil:
- Vegetable oil (peanut oil or canola oil work well)
Instructions
- Submerge chicken pieces in a generous bath of buttermilk, allowing the tangy liquid to envelop each morsel thoroughly. Incorporate hot sauce for an extra flavor kick if desired.
- Ensure complete coverage of the chicken by gently massaging the buttermilk mixture, creating a protective and flavor-enhancing marinade.
- Seal the container securely and transfer to the refrigerator, letting the chicken luxuriate in the buttermilk bath for a minimum of two hours, though overnight marination will yield the most succulent results.
- The extended marinating process helps tenderize the meat, breaking down proteins and infusing deep, rich flavors into every crevice of the chicken.
Notes
- Swap buttermilk with plain yogurt or dairy-free alternatives for lactose-intolerant friends, maintaining the same tenderizing magic.
- Add extra hot sauce or cayenne pepper to amp up the spice level, creating a fiery kick that dance on taste buds.
- Marinate chicken overnight to ensure maximum flavor penetration and incredibly juicy meat that falls right off the bone.
- Pat chicken completely dry before breading to guarantee that perfect crispy, golden-brown crust that everyone craves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 51 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg