Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Crispy Fried Chicken recipe. Each piece of succulent chicken is marinated in tangy buttermilk, ensuring a flavorful and juicy bite. Coated in a perfectly seasoned flour mixture and fried to golden perfection, the irresistible crunch of the exterior gives way to tender meat inside. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this homemade fried chicken evokes cherished memories of meals shared around the dinner table. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a meal that delights everyone!
Ingredients
- Whole chicken cut into pieces
- Buttermilk
- All-purpose flour
- Cayenne pepper
- Salt
- Pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix buttermilk with salt and pepper. Submerge chicken pieces and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Fill one shallow dish with flour and mix cayenne pepper with extra salt and pepper in another bowl.
- Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dip each piece into the seasoned flour until fully coated.
- In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to about 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place coated chicken pieces in hot oil without overcrowding. Fry each side for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked chicken onto paper towels to drain excess oil before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (100g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg