Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Southern Fried Chicken recipe. Each bite offers a crispy, golden crust that contrasts beautifully with juicy, tender meat. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish evokes nostalgia and warmth. Marinated in buttermilk and seasoned to perfection, it’s an experience you won’t want to miss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken pieces
- 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 chicken in buttermilk for at least one hour (overnight preferred).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and let excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken pieces for about 12-15 minutes per side or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg