Description
Homemade Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, featuring crispy, golden skin that encases juicy, flavorful meat. Marinated in tangy buttermilk and coated in a seasoned flour mixture, each bite delivers a satisfying crunch you’ll crave. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this dish is sure to bring everyone together around the table, creating memories with every delicious piece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, breasts)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least two hours or overnight.
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the seasoned flour until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot (around 350°F).
- Fry chicken pieces in batches for 12-15 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg