Fried Chicken Recipe
Crispy golden fried chicken recipe with juicy meat and crunchy coating, perfected with buttermilk marinade and seasoned flour.
Print Pin Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- 1 Heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or deep skillet Even heat distribution
- 1 Candy or deep-fry thermometer Keeps oil at 325–350°F
- 1 Wire cooling rack Drains oil, keeps coating crispy
- 2–3 Large mixing bowls For marinating & coating
- 1 Tongs with grip Safely handle hot chicken
- 1 Splatter screen Protects stovetop
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Chicken pieces Thighs, drumsticks, wings, or breasts
- 2 cups Buttermilk Tenderizes meat
- 1 large Egg Helps coating stick
- 2 cups All-purpose flour Crispy coating base
- 2 tablespoon Paprika Adds smoky flavor & color
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder Flavor depth
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder Flavor balance
- 2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Adjust for heat
- 2 teaspoon Black pepper Warm spice
- 1 tablespoon Salt Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Herbal notes
- 4-6 cups Vegetable oil Or peanut oil, for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk and egg for 2 hours.
- Mix flour and spices in a bowl.
- Dredge chicken in seasoned flour.
- Heat oil to 325–350°F.
- Fry chicken 12–15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Drain on rack and serve hot.
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 150g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2.2mg