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Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken

Crispy, golden fried chicken with a perfectly seasoned crust. Juicy, crunchy, and deeply satisfying - Southern comfort food perfection.

20
Prep (min)
25
Cook (min)
45
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 8 pieces Chicken pieces
  • 2 cups Buttermilk
  • 1 lb Chicken breast
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tbsp Paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cayenne
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Onion powder
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 4 cups Oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak chicken in buttermilk overnight

    💡 Tenderizes

  2. 2

    Mix flour with all spices and baking powder

    💡 Season well

  3. 3

    Drain chicken, dredge in flour mixture, press on

    💡 Double dip

  4. 4

    Rest on rack 15 min to set coating

    💡 Sets crust

  5. 5

    Fry at 350°F for 15-18 min until golden

    💡 Dont crowd

  6. 6

    Internal temp should reach 165°F

    💡 Check thickest part

  7. 7

    Rest on wire rack 5 min before serving

    💡 Crispy stays