Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with The Best Buttermilk Fried Chicken. This recipe transforms ordinary chicken into a delightful dish with a crispy, golden exterior and succulent, juicy meat inside. Marinated in creamy buttermilk, the chicken absorbs rich flavors that elevate every bite. Perfect for family meals or gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe will impress your guests and satisfy any appetite. Serve it alongside classic sides like coleslaw or mashed potatoes for a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pieces of bone-in, skin-on chicken (thighs and legs preferred)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoon paprika
- 1½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in a large bowl with buttermilk and seasonings for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Prepare the coating by mixing flour and seasonings in a shallow dish.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 340°F using a candy thermometer.
- Dredge marinated chicken pieces in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Fry chicken in batches for about 15 minutes per piece until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 170°F).
- Drain on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg