Ingredients
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- 3–4 lbs bone-in chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Salt, pepper, and paprika (to taste)
- Vegetable oil for frying (enough to fill the pan to 2 inches)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk mixed with spices for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- In a separate bowl, combine flour with additional spices.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Dredge each chicken piece in the seasoned flour until fully coated.
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of fried chicken (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg