Fried Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Culinary Dropout

Time2h 30m

Serves4

Fried chicken drizzled with honey, a crowd favorite.

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Ingredients

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Fried Chicken Ingredients

4 pieces Chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or breasts)

2 cups Buttermilk

1 1/2 cups 00 bread flour

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1 tsp Onion powder

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper

4 cups Tuscany sunflower oil

1/2 cups Honey

Method

Fried Chicken Preparation

Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Prepare the Coating

In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Dredge the Chicken

Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Set aside on a wire rack.

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).

Fry the Chicken

Carefully add the chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Cook for about 8-10 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).

Drain and Serve

Remove the fried chicken from the oil and let it drain on paper towels. Drizzle with honey before serving warm.