Description
A comfort food classic featuring crispy, golden-brown chicken marinated in creamy buttermilk for juicy, tender meat.
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)
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).
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American