Country Fried Chicken: Easy Recipe for Juicy Homemade Goodness
Enjoy the delicious flavors of Country Fried Chicken with this easy recipe that guarantees juicy and tender pieces every time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: main dish
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: non-vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then coat in the flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes per side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, double dip in buttermilk and flour mixture.
- Let the fried chicken rest for a few minutes before serving for the juices to settle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg