Southern-style Buttermilk Brined Fried Chicken Recipe
Served with savory chive biscuits and white BBQ sauce
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Ingredients
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For the Buttermilk Brine
For the Coating
For the Chive Biscuits
For the White BBQ Sauce
Method
Buttermilk Brining
- 1
Prepare the Brine
In a large bowl, mix together buttermilk, salt, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
- 2
Brine the Chicken
Add the chicken pieces to the brine, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Coating and Frying the Chicken
- 3
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Coat the Chicken
Remove chicken from brine and shake off excess liquid. Dredge each piece in the coating mixture, pressing to adhere.
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-18 minutes per batch. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 7
Drain and Rest
Once fried, remove chicken from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Chive Biscuits
- 8
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 9
Make the Biscuit Dough
In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk and chives until just combined.
- 10
Shape the Biscuits
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times. Pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut into rounds or squares.
- 11
Bake the Biscuits
Place biscuits on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
White BBQ Sauce
- 12
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, black pepper, and garlic powder until smooth.
- 13
Serve
Serve the white BBQ sauce alongside the fried chicken and biscuits.
