Description
The Best Southern Fried Chicken is a culinary delight that brings together crispy, golden-brown skin and tender, juicy meat. This iconic dish not only satisfies your taste buds with its irresistible crunch but also evokes memories of family gatherings and joyful celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade; let excess drip off. Coat each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Fry chicken for 8-10 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg