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Southern Fried Chicken

American Southern Fried Chicken
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 590
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg chicken pieces legs, thighs, or breast
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional, for spice
  • Oil for deep frying

Equipment

  • Mixing bowlsTongsDeep frying pan or potPaper towelsWire rack
  • Deep frying pan or pot
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Marinate Chicken: Place chicken in a bowl with buttermilk, salt, and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Prepare Coating: In another bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Coat Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge well in flour mixture until fully coated.
  4. Heat Oil: Heat oil in deep pan to 175°C (350°F).
  5. Fry Chicken: Fry in batches for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Drain & Serve: Place on paper towel or wire rack to drain. Serve hot with sauces or coleslaw.

Notes

Double coating gives extra crispiness.
Rest chicken for 5 minutes before serving for juicier texture.