Buttermilk fried chicken is a Southern classic that's crispy, juicy, and flavorful. It's traditionally served with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy, but it's also delicious on its own. If you're looking for a new way to enjoy buttermilk fried chicken, try it with a spicy honey drizzle. The sweet and spicy flavors of the honey drizzle complement the chicken perfectly, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
Steps:
- Toss the chicken, buttermilk and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate, 1 hour.
- Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360.
- Mix the flour, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Remove the dark meat from the buttermilk, shake off the excess and roll in the flour mixture. Shake off the excess flour, place in the hot oil and fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes (adjust the heat as needed). Drain on paper towels.
- Reheat the oil to 360 degrees F. Repeat with the chicken breasts and wings, frying for about 15 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.
HONEY FRIED CHICKEN
Provided by Nancy Fuller
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl, then add the buttermilk, 1 tablespoon of the salt, 1 tablespoon of the pepper and 1 teaspoon of the paprika. Mix to combine. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
- In a large, deep pot or Dutch oven pour enough of the oil to fill the pot 3- to 4-inches. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. Set a cooling rack over a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, whisk to combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, the remaining 3/4 tablespoon salt, 1/2 tablespoon pepper and 1 tablespoon paprika. Whisk to combine the dredge.
- Lift the chicken from the buttermilk, then coat the pieces completely in the flour. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet or large plate.
- Working in batches and being careful to not overcrowd the pot, add the legs and thighs to the hot oil and cook, turning and monitoring the oil temperature, until crisp and golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to the prepared rack. Add the wings and breast pieces to the oil and cook until deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the rack, then drizzle with honey and serve.
SOUTHERN-STYLE BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
This is a down home recipe that I have used for years, and thought I would share it! The buttermilk marinade is terrific and is such a comfort food. However this is not a recipe that can be done quickly, but the wait is WELL worth it!
Provided by pinkchef
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 3h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together buttermilk, mustard, salt and pepper, and cayenne in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken pieces, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 8 hours.
- When you are ready to cook the chicken, combine the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and onion powder in the other plastic bag. Shake to mix thoroughly. Transfer one marinated chicken piece at a time into the dry ingredient bag, and shake well to ensure complete coverage. After all chicken pieces are coated, repeat the process by dipping them in the buttermilk marinade and shaking in the dry coating again.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, making sure not to burn the oil. When oil is hot, fry chicken in batches until golden brown and juices run clear, turning chicken to brown evenly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 650.4 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
CHEF JOHN'S BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
I love the tangy tenderization that the buttermilk provides. After the buttermilk soak, dredge the chicken pieces in seasoned flour, and fry them in hot oil until crisp and cooked.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 6h45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Toss together chicken pieces, black pepper, salt, paprika, rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, white pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl to coat.
- Stir in buttermilk until chicken is coated. Refrigerate for 6 hours.
- Combine flour, salt, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, white pepper, and onion powder in a large shallow dish.
- Remove chicken from the buttermilk and dredge each piece in the seasoned flour. Shake off any excess and transfer to a plate.
- Heat peanut oil in a large Dutch oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add all the chicken to the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
- Turn chicken pieces and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the oil and transfer to a cooling rack set over a paper towel lined baking sheet. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1261.6 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 179 mg, Fat 85 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 66 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 1443.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
JUICY HONEY FRIED CHICKEN
This tasty, juicy honey fried chicken gets ridiculously golden crispy from the honey buttermilk batter and lip-smacking seasoned breading! Drizzle a little honey over the top of the cooked chicken, if desired.
Provided by Culinary Envy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 1h13m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, seasoned bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, and pepper in a small, shallow bowl.
- Combine milk, egg, honey, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a separate shallow bowl until well blended.
- Dip chicken pieces first in the flour mixture to coat all sides and shake off excess. Dip into the egg mixture and back into the flour mixture. Set chicken pieces aside on a plate to rest for 10 minutes.
- Pour 1 inch of peanut oil into a deep-fryer or large saucepan and heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) over medium-high heat. Fry chicken a few pieces at a time, without crowding, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the prepared baking sheet using tongs.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 103.9 mg, Fat 46.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 795.1 mg, Sugar 6 g
CRISPY HONEY-GLAZED FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, cayenne powder, all-purpose flour, bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, buttermilk, peanut or vegetable oil, honey
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Dinner
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, add the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, and cayenne and mix until combined. In a another medium bowl, combine half of the spice mix with the flour, mixing until the spices are evenly distributed.
- Add the chicken to a large bowl and sprinkle with the remaining spice blend. Mix until all the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
- Pour the buttermilk over the chicken and stir until the residual spices from the chicken have blended in with the buttermilk to create a light orange color. Marinate the chicken in the fridge for 2 hours, or overnight.
- Heat the oil to about 325°F (160°C) in a large cast-iron skillet.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip them back into the buttermilk mixture, then back into the flour. Make sure to shake off excess flour or it'll burn while frying.
- Fry 3-4 chicken pieces at a time, occasionally turning them over. Cook for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown, crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Rest the cooked chicken pieces on a wire rack to let excess oil drain off.
- Drizzle the chicken with honey, then serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, Sugar 4 grams
SPICY BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
A seasoned buttermilk marinade helps keep chicken moist in this traditional fried chicken recipe that brings the spice.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine buttermilk, 1/4 cup salt, and Tabasco sauce, if using, in a bowl. Transfer to a large, airtight container. Add chicken pieces, turning to coat in the liquid. Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 200 degrees. Combine flour, remaining 5 teaspoons salt, black and cayenne peppers, and baking powder.
- Place dredging mixture in a large brown paper bag. Shake vigorously. One at a time, place chicken pieces in the bag, and shake to coat. Place coated pieces on a clean plate or tray. Heat vegetable shortening (and bacon drippings, if using) in two 10-inch cast-iron skillets over medium-low heat. Using a frying thermometer to measure temperature, bring shortening to 375 degrees; it should be at a medium, not a rolling, boil. Use tongs to place thighs and drumsticks in skillets. Fry until coating is dark golden on bottom, 10 to 14 minutes; then, using tongs, turn chicken over. Cook until coating is dark golden, another 10 to 14 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into a thigh should register 170 degrees. Drain on brown paper bags or several layered paper towels. Transfer cooked pieces to baking sheets, and place in the oven to keep warm while frying remaining chicken. Using a slotted spoon, remove any bits of coating left in skillets, and discard. Place breasts and wings in skillets. Cook 10 to 14 minutes on each side. Drain on brown paper bags. Remove dark meat from oven, and serve.
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN WITH SPICY HONEY DRIZZLE
We just love the crispiness of this buttermilk fried chicken recipe. Soaking the chicken in buttermilk tenderizes the meat and makes the final outcome very moist. Frying in a cast iron skillet is just like how grandma used to make it. The spicy honey drizzle on top is the perfect complement to the savory chicken. Serve with crispy waffles and this meal is a dream.
Provided by Mary Lundschen @burbonpecanpie
Categories Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove skin.
- Rinse and pat dry. Salt & pepper pieces.
- Add flour to a plastic bag along with the salt, cayenne, dry mustard, garlic powder, and paprika. Dip pieces of chicken, one at a time, into flour.
- Shake bag to coat chicken.
- Pour buttermilk into a pie plate. Remove chicken from the flour and dip pieces in the buttermilk.
- Then back into the flour and shake bag to coat.
- Remove chicken from bag, shaking off excess flour.
- Put on a plate or wire rack. You can cover and refrigerate for an hour or overnight, but not necessary.
- When the oil is hot place chicken pieces in the skillet, but do not crowd. Oil should be hot but not smoking. Fry chicken at least 12 minutes per SIDE. It will depend on how large the pieces are and dark meat takes longer than the white meat. If the oil is too hot it will burn the outside and not cook the inside.
- When the chicken is fried, drain on paper towels.
- Put in an ovenproof dish and cover with foil. Place in a 250 degree oven to keep warm and also it will keep cooking.
- Yummy drizzle for chicken. Add a few drops of hot sauce in 1/2 cup honey.
- Warm in the microwave.
- Lightly drizzle over pieces of chicken. Finger-lickin' good.
Tips:
- When choosing chicken for frying, look for pieces that are evenly sized and have a good amount of meat on them. This will help ensure that they cook evenly.
- Be sure to pat the chicken dry before coating it in the flour mixture. This will help the coating adhere to the chicken and prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven for frying the chicken. This will help maintain a consistent temperature and prevent the chicken from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Fry the chicken in small batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. This will help the chicken cook evenly and prevent it from becoming greasy.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken and make it more tender.
Conclusion:
Buttermilk fried chicken with spicy honey drizzle is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The buttermilk marinade helps to tenderize the chicken, while the spicy honey drizzle adds a delicious flavor kick. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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