Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

American · 45 min · Chicken · low-carb, high-protein

554 cal 38g protein 24g carbs 34g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

  • 3 lb bone-in chicken pieces
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 6 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method

  1. Soak chicken in buttermilk with 1 tsp salt for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Whisk flour with paprika, garlic powder, remaining salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge each piece heavily in seasoned flour, pressing to coat.
  4. Heat oil to 350F in a deep pot.
  5. Fry in batches 12 to 15 minutes, turning, until 165F internal and deep golden.
  6. Drain on a rack and rest 5 minutes before serving.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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