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Southern Fried Chicken
Crispy, golden, and full of flavor, this Southern Fried Chicken is soaked in buttermilk for tenderness and coated in a perfectly seasoned crust.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 2148 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 lbs bone-in chicken assorted pieces (breasts, thighs, legs, wings)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 cups vegetable oil or neutral oil of choice
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Place the seasoned chicken pieces in a dish or resealable bag. Pour in the buttermilk, ensuring they’re fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Remove a piece of chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge it in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
- Dip chicken piece back into the buttermilk, coating it again. Dredge it a second time in the flour mixture for an extra-crispy crust.
- Place on a wire rack and repeat with the remaining chicken. Let them rest for about 10 minutes to allow the coating to set.
- In a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Aim for 350° F.
- Fry the chicken (in batches if needed), about 7-12 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165° F.
- Place on a wire rack over baking sheet with paper towel to drain excess oil. Let rest for a few minutes before serving warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
2148kcal
(107%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
73g
(146%)
Fat
178g
(274%)
Saturated Fat
36g
(180%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
76g
Monounsaturated Fat
52g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
391mg
(130%)
Sodium
1008mg
(42%)
Potassium
1057mg
(30%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
852IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
185mg
(19%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2148
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 2148kcal | 107% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 73g | 146% |
| Fat | 178g | 274% |
| Saturated Fat | 36g | 180% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 76g | 447% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 52g | 260% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 391mg | 130% |
| Sodium | 1008mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1057mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 852IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 19% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.