Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRooster's Barn & GrillRooster's Broasted Chicken Buckets Recipe

Rooster's Broasted Chicken Buckets Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

No Piece Substitutions. Available for take out only. Equal parts white and dark meat. Please allow 20 to 30 minutes for a bucket order.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Cooking

Method

Marinade Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare Marinade

    In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.

Prepare Breading

  1. 3

    Mix Breading Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until well combined.

Cook Chicken

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a deep fryer or large heavy pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 5

    Bread Chicken

    Remove chicken pieces from buttermilk marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.

  3. 6

    Fry Chicken

    Carefully place the breaded chicken pieces into the hot oil, working in batches if necessary. Fry for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).

  4. 7

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oil and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serve

  1. 8

    Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving in take-out buckets. Enjoy your Rooster's Broasted Chicken!

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