Crispy Juicy Fried Chicken That Will Change Your Sundays
Enjoy this deliciously crispy and juicy fried chicken that will elevate your Sunday meals.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
- 2 pounds chicken pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- Marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in seasoned flour.
- Fry chicken pieces in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, double dredge in flour.
- Let the chicken rest after frying for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Crispy Juicy Fried Chicken