USA · Meat Dishes

Fried Chicken

A classic American dish that has become an icon of Southern cooking.

45 min✻4 servings✻225 kcal
Fried Chicken

Ingredients

  • whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces1
  • buttermilk2 cup
  • flour2 cup
  • paprika1 tbsp
  • garlic powder1 tsp
  • onion powder1 tsp
  • dried thyme1 tsp
  • dried oregano1 tsp
  • salt2 tsp
  • black pepper1 tsp
  • cayenne pepper1/2 tsp
  • vegetable oilfor frying

Method

  1. 1Soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk for 4-8 hours in the refrigerator.
  2. 2Mix the flour with all the spices (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper and cayenne) in a large bowl.
  3. 3Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or deep fryer to 170°C.
  4. 4Take the chicken out of the buttermilk, let drain off the excess. Dip each piece in the flour and spice mixture, pressing down well.
  5. 5Fry the chicken pieces in batches for 12-15 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 75°C). Place on a rack or paper towels to drain off excess fat. Serve hot.