Description
Juicy, tender chicken with a golden, crunchy crust – this crispy country fried chicken is a nostalgic Southern favorite, marinated in buttermilk and fried to perfection. Serve it hot with your favorite sides!
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs or breasts
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 eggs
4 cups peanut or vegetable oil (for frying)
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken in buttermilk, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour or overnight.
2. Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
3. Beat the eggs in another bowl.
4. Dredge chicken: flour mix -> egg -> flour mix again. Shake off excess.
5. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken 6-8 minutes per side until golden and 165°F (74°C) inside.
6. Drain on a wire rack and rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx.)
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: country fried chicken, crispy fried chicken, Southern chicken