Fried Chicken Recipe
Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Housemade Hot Sauce
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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken
Whipped Mashed Potatoes
Housemade Hot Sauce
Method
Fried Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces and buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In another bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper thoroughly.
- 3
Coat the Chicken
Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until well coated. Shake off excess flour.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Cook for about 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 6
Drain the Chicken
Remove the fried chicken and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Whipped Mashed Potatoes
- 7
- 8
Mash the Potatoes
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Housemade Hot Sauce
- 9
Blend the Ingredients
In a blender, combine fresh hot peppers, garlic cloves, white vinegar, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- 10
Store the Sauce
Transfer the sauce to a jar and let it sit for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
