Fried Chicken Recipe
herbed buttermilk dressing with mac and cheese
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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken
Herbed Buttermilk Dressing
Mac and Cheese
Method
Fried Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Add the chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Fry chicken in batches for about 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Herbed Buttermilk Dressing
- 4
Make the Dressing
In a bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, parsley, chives, garlic, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Mac and Cheese
- 5
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 6
- 7
Combine and Serve
Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir to combine. Serve alongside the fried chicken with the herbed buttermilk dressing.
