Crispy Juicy Fried Chicken
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Crispy Juicy Fried Chicken
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Learn how to make the perfect fried chicken with this easy recipe! Buttermilk brine, crispy coating, and juicy meat every time. Get ready for finger-licking good chicken!
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Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 chicken drumsticks
For the buttermilk brine
- 3 cups buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
For the flour coating
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp celery salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
For frying
- cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the buttermilk, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in a measuring jug or bowl.
- Place the chicken pieces in a ziploc bag and pour over the brine. Seal the bag then place in the fridge for at least 4 hours but ideally up to 24 hours for the juiciest end result.
- Add flour, cornstarch, baking powder, a few teaspoons of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano and celery salt in a large bowl.
- Add enough oil to deep fry the chicken (approximately 8 cups) to a pot set over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when a wooden spoon is pressed to the bottom of the pot and bubbles appear around the edges of the spoon.
- Add 4 tablespoons of brine to the flour mixture, mixing lightly to create a few clumps in the flour.
- Wipe the excess brine from the chicken and coat in the flour, making sure the chicken is thoroughly coated.
- Shake off excess flour then carefully lower into the hot oil.
- Allow the chicken to fry for 4-5 minutes per side until the chicken is golden brown and crisp.
- Remove the chicken from the oil then place on a wire rack set over a sheet pan.
- Place the chicken in a hot oven (200ºC/390ºF) for 7-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (the flesh will be opaque white to the bone or read 165ºF/73ºC on a meat thermometer).
- Serve the chicken with side dishes of your choice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
559kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
232mg
(77%)
Sodium
3226mg
(134%)
Potassium
858mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
792IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
177mg
(18%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 559kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 232mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 3226mg | 134% |
| Potassium | 858mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 792IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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