Smoked Slow Northern Fried Chickens Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
For Frying
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Submerge the whole chickens in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Preparing the Breading
- 2
Mix the Breading
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, more smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Frying the Chicken
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Dredge each chicken in the breading mixture, ensuring an even coat.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken in the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Fry for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- 6
Drain and Rest
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.