Country Fried Chicken Recipe
Nostalgic comfort food served on Retro Wednesday.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the chicken pieces under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Marinate
In a bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Immerse the chicken pieces in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- 3
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 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
Coat the Chicken
Remove each piece of chicken from the marinade, allowing the excess to drip off. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Cook for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- 7
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot.