Baked Or Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe
Make Baked Or Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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For the Baked Chicken
For the Buttermilk Marinade
For the Fried Chicken Breading
Method
For the Baked Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Rinse the chicken pieces under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Season the Chicken
In a large bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and coat them well with the seasoning mixture.
- 3
Bake the Chicken
Place the seasoned chicken pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
For the Buttermilk Marinade
- 4
Make the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 5
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
For the Fried Chicken Breading
- 6
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 7
Bread the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the fridge. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Shake off any excess flour.
- 8
Fry the Chicken
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C). Fry the chicken pieces in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot, for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
