Dixie Fried Chicken & Pickles recipe served on a plate, by Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
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Dixie Fried Chicken & Pickles Recipe

Ranch

Time2h
Serves4
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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

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Ingredients

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Method

Fried Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and all the spices. Add the chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Coating

    In another bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large deep skillet or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Coat and Fry the Chicken

    Remove chicken from buttermilk marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess. Fry in the hot oil in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.

Pickles

  1. 5

    Prepare the Pickling Solution

    In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and dill seeds. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.

  2. 6

    Pickle the Cucumbers

    Place cucumber slices in a jar and pour the hot pickling solution over them. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Ranch Dressing

  1. 7

    Mix Ranch Ingredients

    In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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