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Crispy, golden fried chicken marinated in buttermilk for maximum juiciness and flavor.
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Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lb chicken pieces, bone-in skin-on
  • 3 cups buttermilk
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • oil for frying

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. Combine chicken and buttermilk with seasoning. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  2. Mix flour and remaining spices in a shallow bowl.
  3. Dredge marinated chicken in seasoned flour and let rest briefly.
  4. Heat oil and fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 34gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Marinate overnight for best results.

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