Name: Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Chicken drumsticks and thighs; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; Oil (for frying)

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

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A comfort food classic featuring crispy, golden-brown chicken marinated in creamy buttermilk for juicy, tender meat.

Author: amanda-smith
Prep Time: 60 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 90 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free flour)

Ingredients

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Chicken drumsticks and thighs
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
Oil (for frying)

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Instructions

Marinate the chicken: Place chicken pieces in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Prepare the flour mixture: In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well.
Coat the chicken: After marinating, let excess buttermilk drip off, then dredge chicken in flour mixture until well-coated.
Heat the oil: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Fry the chicken: Add chicken pieces to hot oil, cooking for 10-15 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain and serve: Transfer fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra crunch, double coat the chicken. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).

Find it online: https://www.mubrecipes.com/buttermilk-fried-chicken/