Best Fried Chicken (Crispy and Juicy)

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Marinating Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 47 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    1032 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Best Fried Chicken (Crispy and Juicy)

f you are looking for chicken that is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and full of flavor, you have to try this Best Fried Chicken Recipe. It’s everything good Southern fried chicken should be.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 5 pounds bone-in chicken Legs, Wings, Thighs

For the Marinade

  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 3 Tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 egg

For the Batter

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup corn starch
  • 1 Tablespoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon poultry seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

For Frying

  • 1 quart vegetable oil or Peanut Oil
  • meat thermometer
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk the buttermilk, hot sauce and egg. Add the chicken and mix together.
  2. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
  3. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the batter ingredients.
  4. Heat the oil in a heavy bottom pan, or deep fryer to 350°F
  5. While the oil is heating, working with one piece of chicken at a time, remove from the marinade and shake off any excess liquid. Place the chicken in the breading mixture and coat completely.
  6. Carefully add the battered chicken to the heated oil 3 or 4 pieces at a time. The oil will drop in temperature when the chicken is added, adjust the heat as necessary.
  7. Fry the chicken for 8-12 minutes or until golden and crispy and a internal temperature reads 165°F.
  8. Transfer the fried chicken to a baking sheet prepared with parchment paper and a cooking rack.
  9. Repeat with the rest of the chicken. (the chicken can be kept warm by placing in the oven at its lowest temperature on the baking sheet)
  10. Serve hot with coleslaw, biscuits, mashed potatoes and gravy. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1032kcal (52%) Carbohydrates 74g (25%) Protein 89g (178%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 278mg (93%) Sodium 1672mg (70%) Potassium 1076mg (31%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 847IU (17%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 164mg (16%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1032 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1032kcal 52%
Carbohydrates 74g 25%
Protein 89g 178%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 278mg 93%
Sodium 1672mg 70%
Potassium 1076mg 23%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 847IU 17%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 164mg 16%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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