Jun 08 2026
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Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

Inspired by South House
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Buttermilk Brined, Cheddar Cornbread Waffles, Spiced Watermelon, Honey Hot Sauce, Bourbon-Maple Butter

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Ingredients

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For the Fried Chicken

For the Cheddar Cornbread Waffles

For the Spiced Watermelon

For the Honey Hot Sauce

For the Bourbon-Maple Butter

Method

For the Fried Chicken

  1. 1

    Brine the Chicken

    In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Flour Mixture

    In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Coat the Chicken

    Remove chicken from buttermilk brine and let excess liquid drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Place coated chicken on a wire rack.

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.

For the Cheddar Cornbread Waffles

  1. 5

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.

  2. 6

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter.

  3. 7

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in cheddar cheese.

  4. 8

    Cook Waffles

    Preheat waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown.

For the Spiced Watermelon

  1. 9

    Prepare Watermelon

    In a large bowl, combine cubed watermelon, chili powder, lime juice, and salt. Toss to coat.

For the Honey Hot Sauce

  1. 10

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine hot sauce, honey, and butter. Stir until melted and well combined.

For the Bourbon-Maple Butter

  1. 11

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, beat together softened butter, maple syrup, and bourbon until smooth and creamy.

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