Fried Chicken Made Easy: Juicy Recipes for Home Chefs
Discover the secrets to making delicious fried chicken that is juicy and full of flavor. Perfect for home chefs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the marinated chicken with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, double-dip in buttermilk and flour.
- Let the oil heat properly before frying to avoid soggy chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 60
Keywords: Fried Chicken