Fried Chicken Special & Industry Night Recipe
Make Fried Chicken Special & Industry Night Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken Ingredients
Method
Fried Chicken Cooking Directions
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the whole chicken and buttermilk. Ensure the chicken is fully submerged in the buttermilk. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. This will be your coating for the chicken.
- 3
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Once the chicken has marinated, remove it from the buttermilk and allow excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Shake off excess flour.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if necessary. Fry for 12-15 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, use tongs to transfer the chicken to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Serve hot and enjoy your Fried Chicken Special!