Popeyes Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Chicken Coating
Frying
Serving
Method
Marinate Chicken
- 1
Prepare Marinade
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture. Ensure all pieces are submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
Prepare Coating
- 3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper until evenly combined.
Fry Chicken
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large, deep skillet or fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Coat Chicken
Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off excess flour.
- 6
Fry Chicken
Carefully place coated chicken pieces in the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking for about 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 7
Drain Chicken
Remove fried chicken and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Assemble Sandwiches
- 8
Prepare Buns
Toast the buns lightly on a skillet or in the oven if desired.
- 9
Build Sandwiches
On the bottom half of each bun, place a fried chicken piece, followed by a slice of tomato, a lettuce leaf, and two pickle slices. Top with the other half of the bun.