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