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Fried Chicken

BySusan
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This easy fried chicken recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!

Fried Chicken Recipe Image

Fried Chicken

This easy fried chicken recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients

Ingredients
  

  • chicken thighs
  • chicken drumsticks
  • cups buttermilk
  • /2 cup Buffalo Hot Sauce optional
  • teaspoons salt
  • teaspoon pepper
  • Dredging Mixture
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • /2 cup cornstarch
  • tablespoon salt
  • tablespoon paprika
  • teaspoons onion powder
  • teaspoons garlic powder
  • teaspoon dried oregano
  • teaspoon dried basil
  • teaspoon white pepper
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • quart vegetable oil for frying
  • Instructions
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce , salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add in chicken pieces. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours. optional, for added flavor
  • When ready to cook pour the vegetable oil in a skillet until it is about 3/4 inch deep. Heat to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare the breading by combining the flour cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, white pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and salt in a gallon sized resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Mix it thoroughly.
  • Working one at a time remove chicken pieces from buttermilk mixture. Shake it gently to remove the excess. Place it in the breading mix and coat thoroughly. Tap off the excess.
  • Place the breaded chicken into the 350 degree oil. Fry 3 or 4 pieces at a time. The chicken will drop the temperature of the oil so keep it as close to 350 degrees as possible. Fry each piece for 14 minutes turning each piece about half way through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Remove from the oil and place on paper towels. Let them rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition
  • 66 g | Protein:
  • 42 g | Fat:
  • 30 g | Saturated Fat:
  • 9 g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 2847mg | Potassium: 681mg | Fiber:
  • 2 g | Sugar:
  • 6 g | Vitamin A: 1035IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 4.9mg

Tips for the Best Fried Chicken

  • Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking fried chicken.
  • Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
  • Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

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