Description
This Golden Fried Chicken boasts an irresistible flavor, simple prep, and key ingredients like buttermilk and garlic powder, making it perfect for quick dinners or comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pieces chicken, bone-in, skin-on thighs and legs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoons paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1.5 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 4 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl.
- Pour the buttermilk over the chicken, ensuring it is fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and spices.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 340°F.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture. Let it rest for a few minutes.
- Carefully fry 4-5 pieces of chicken in the hot oil for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and cool on a wire rack.
Notes
For a healthier version, substitute the chicken with chicken breast.
If gluten-free flour is preferred, it can be used instead of all-purpose flour.
Adjust spices according to personal taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg