Description
Savor the crunch of homemade KFC-style fried chicken, perfectly seasoned and cooked to golden perfection. Ideal for gatherings or cozy family dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs bone-in chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
- 2 cups whole buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 4 cups)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator to ensure tenderness.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken pieces in batches for about 12-15 minutes per side or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Drain cooked chicken on paper towels and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Experiment with spices like cayenne for extra heat or add lemon zest to your marinade for a zesty twist.
- For optimal crispiness, ensure that the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg