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Fried Chicken Recipe


  • Author: Haifajackson
  • Total Time: Approximately 5 hours (including marinating time)

Description

Discover the secrets to making perfect fried chicken at home with crispy skin and juicy meat. Follow this detailed recipe for delicious results every time.


Ingredients

  • Chicken: Whole chicken cut into pieces or preferred cuts like thighs, drumsticks, and breasts.
  • Buttermilk: 2 cups, for marinating.
  • Flour: 2 cups, all-purpose.
  • Spices: 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper.
  • Eggs: 2, beaten.
  • Oil: Peanut oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil for frying.

Instructions

  1. Brine (Optional): Mix 1/4 cup salt and 1/4 cup sugar in 4 cups of water. Submerge chicken and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  2. Marinate: Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a bowl. Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Coating: Mix flour with spices. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and dredge in flour again for a double coating.
  4. Fry: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 325-350°F. Fry chicken in batches for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Drain: Place fried chicken on a wire rack to drain excess oil.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, double dredge the chicken.
  • Rest the chicken on a wire rack after frying to maintain crispiness.
  • Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper based on your heat preference.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Marinating time: 4 hours (or overnight)
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Fat: 30g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Protein: 25g
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