Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsButtermilk & BourbonButtermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

Nashville hot, sweet & spicy, bbq syrup or white bbq sauce -additional sauce 1

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Ingredients

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Fried Chicken

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, pour the buttermilk over the chicken pieces. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Flour Mixture

    In another bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Coat the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

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

  5. 5

    Fry the Chicken

    Carefully add the chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Fry for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

  6. 6

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with Nashville hot sauce, sweet & spicy BBQ syrup, or white BBQ sauce.

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