Southern Fried Chicken
Southern fried chicken is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a perfectly crispy exterior and juicy, flavorful meat. This beloved dish brings back memories of family gatherings and backyard barbecues, making it ideal for any occasion. With its irresistible aroma and mouthwatering taste, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate: Soak chicken in buttermilk for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare Coating: In a bowl, whisk flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper together.
- Dredge Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk; let excess drip off. Coat in flour mixture thoroughly.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry: Carefully add chicken to oil and fry for 10-12 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Drain: Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of fried chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg