8 Piece Fried Chicken Family Meal Recipe
Enjoy 8 pieces of our freshly prepared, world famous fried chicken near you – 2 drums, 2 thighs, 2 breasts and 2 wings – with your choice of 2 large sides and 4 buttermilk biscuits.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Sides
Biscuits
Method
Fried Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- 2
Prepare the Flour Mixture
In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 3
Coat the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture and let the excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, making sure to coat evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the chicken pieces in batches, frying for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C). Remove and drain on paper towels.
Buttermilk Biscuits
- 5
Prepare the Biscuit Dough
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the buttermilk until just combined.
- 6
Shape and Bake the Biscuits
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently. Roll out to about 1-inch thickness and cut out biscuits. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
Sides
- 7
Prepare the Sides
While the chicken and biscuits are cooking, prepare your sides (mashed potatoes and coleslaw) according to your preferred recipes.