Country Fried Chicken: Juicy Recipe for Homemade Comfort Food
Learn how to make the best Country Fried Chicken with this juicy homemade recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drain and then dredge in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Country Fried Chicken