Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe
Spicy ranch, house made pickles, lettuce and tomato on brioche
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Chicken Breading
Frying Chicken
Spicy Ranch Sauce
Pickles and Assembly
Method
Marinating Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well mixed.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Submerge the chicken pieces in the buttermilk marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Breading Chicken
- 3
Prepare the Breading
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Place the breaded chicken on a wire rack and let it sit for 15 minutes.
Frying Chicken
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully lower 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, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- 7
Drain and Rest
Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Making Spicy Ranch Sauce
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, hot sauce, and salt until smooth.
Pickling Cucumbers
- 9
Assembling the Sandwich
- 10
- 11
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread a generous amount of spicy ranch sauce on the bottom bun, add a piece of fried chicken, top with pickles, lettuce, and tomato slices. Cap with the top bun and serve immediately.
