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Buttermilk Fried Chicken
"This recipe makes juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside chicken. This buttermilk fried chicken recipe is a delicious dinner idea for the family. This step-by-step chicken recipe shows you how to get a perfectly delicious buttermilk batter for crunchy fried chicken. You can use 3/4 cup yogurt combined with 1/4 cup whole milk as a substitute for buttermilk. Similarly, you can use the juice of half of a lemon in 1 cup of milk. In addition, you can use vegetable oil or other non-flavored oil in frying. Moreover, oils with a high smoke point are best."
NotesServe it with these herby potatoes and this fresh orange salad to make a complete meal.
Crowd-pleasing golden fried chicken strips, perfect to savor with a crisp light white wine.
Serves4
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time30 min
Cooking MethodSkillet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 ounces onion
- 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 ounce fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
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Mix the buttermilk, minced onions, chopped parsley, dried herbs, paprika, and cayenne in a large bowl.
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Put the chicken pieces in the buttermilk mixture and coat completely.
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Marinate overnight or at least 3 hours.
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Combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
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Drain the chicken and dredge in the flour seasoning.
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Heat oil in a thick-bottomed pan and fry the chicken until golden brown.
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