Description
Country Fried Chicken is a classic dish featuring crispy, seasoned chicken coated in a flavorful batter. Perfectly paired with gravy, it is a comfort food favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off.
- Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove chicken and drain on paper towels.
- Serve with gravy and sides as desired.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken by repeating the dredging process.
- Experiment with spices for different flavor profiles.
- Ensure oil maintains temperature for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 240 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: country fried chicken recipe, fried chicken, southern cooking