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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.
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the buttermilk, hot sauce and egg. Add the chicken and mix together.
- Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the batter ingredients.
- Heat the oil in a heavy bottom pan, or deep fryer to 350°F
- 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.
- 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.
- Fry the chicken for 8-12 minutes or until golden and crispy and a internal temperature reads 165°F.
- Transfer the fried chicken to a baking sheet prepared with parchment paper and a cooking rack.
- 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)
- Serve hot with coleslaw, biscuits, mashed potatoes and gravy. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.