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Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Written by John Mitzewich
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Total: 6 hrs 25 mins
Prep: 6 hrs
Cook: 25 mins
Yield: 8 pieces (4 servings)
Traditional southern fried chicken recipes are simply chicken dusted in flour and fried crisp, but this delicious variation uses a buttermilk bath for a tangy twist. This buttermilk fried chicken is great hot, but also makes a wonderful picnic item served cold. For a fried chicken recipe that is significantly lower in fat, try Southern fried chicken thighs.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pounds chicken (cut into 8 pieces)
- 2 1/2 quarts peanut oil (or vegetable shortening, for frying)
For the Marinade
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground dried herbs (or poultry seasoning)
- 2 cups buttermilk
For the Seasoned Flour
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Steps to Make It
01 Gather the ingredients.
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02 Add the marinade ingredients to a bowl and whisk together.
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03 Add the chicken parts and toss to coat well.
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04 Cover with plastic wrap, making sure the chicken is submerged. Refrigerate for 6 hours. You can go overnight if desired.
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05 Mix together the seasoned flour ingredients in a large baking dish.
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06 Drain the chicken pieces and toss into the flour.
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07 Using your hands or tongs, toss to coat the chicken completely with the flour mixture. Shake off and reserve on a plate.
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08 Heat the peanut oil, or vegetable shortening, in a heavy Dutch oven to 350 F.
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09 Carefully add the chicken and fry for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and you have reached an internal temperature of 180 F.
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10 Allow to drain on a wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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11 Serve and enjoy!
Tip
- You can also fry the chicken in a heavy cast iron skillet filled halfway up with oil. If you use this method, you need to fry pieces for 10 minutes, turn them over, and continue cooking until done.