Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Flour Coating
Frying
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the cut chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Flour Coating
- 3
Prepare the Flour Mixture
In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Shake off any excess flour.
Frying
- 5
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil, working in batches if necessary. Fry for about 15-18 minutes per side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should be 165°F or 74°C).
- 7
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.