Description
Southern Fried Chicken is a mouthwatering classic that embodies comfort food at its finest. With a crispy, golden crust and tender, juicy meat seasoned to perfection, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Indulge in the rich flavors and nostalgic aromas that make Southern Fried Chicken a beloved favorite. Simple to prepare yet impressive enough for any occasion, this recipe will surely delight your taste buds and bring everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off; coat thoroughly with the flour mixture.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry chicken skin-side down in batches until golden brown on both sides (12-15 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg