Taino's Fried Chicken Recipe
Crispy fried chicken served with your choice of two sides.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Frying
Sides (Optional)
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the cut chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Breading the Chicken
- 3
Prepare the Breading Mixture
In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- 4
Bread the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Shake off excess flour and set aside on a wire rack.
Frying the Chicken
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Drain the Chicken
Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving Suggestions
- 8
Serve with Sides
Serve the crispy fried chicken hot, alongside your choice of two sides such as coleslaw, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, or macaroni and cheese.
