FINALLY, A PERFECT FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE

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Like fried chicken? Like it better cold but hate it when the yummy crust falls off? This is my years-in-the-making recipe that keeps the crust on, even when cold! Great for picnics!!!

Provided by 3BoysMomma

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 chicken leg quarters, cut into thighs and drumsticks
3 cups buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 ½ teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
¾ teaspoon crumbled dried sage
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
1 pinch dried marjoram
2 eggs
½ cup milk
1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place chicken thighs and drumsticks into a bowl and pour buttermilk over chicken. Stir to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 3 hours (or up to overnight).
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place flour, onion powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, chicken bouillon granules, sage, black pepper, thyme, and marjoram into a 1-gallon resealable plastic bag. Close bag and shake to combine flour and seasonings. Whisk eggs and milk in a large bowl.
  • Pour vegetable oil into a cast-iron skillet or an oven-safe glass or metal pan. Heat skillet with oil in the hot oven for 10 minutes.
  • While oil is heating, drain buttermilk from chicken pieces and place each chicken piece into plastic bag of seasoned flour. Seal bag and shake to coat chicken piece with seasoned flour. Dip each coated piece in egg mixture, then return the piece to the bag of flour mixture and shake to coat a second time. Place coated chicken pieces onto a plate to rest for 5 minutes to set coating.
  • Place coated chicken into hot oil in the skillet and bake for 30 minutes. Turn chicken over and bake until no longer pink inside and the coating is golden brown, about 20 more minutes. Place chicken pieces on a rack to drain oil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 211.5 mg, Fat 20 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 50.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 698.7 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

Raphael Waseem
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I used chicken thighs and they were cooked through evenly. The breading was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great fried chicken rec


Logan Arrowood
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I made this recipe for my husband and he loved it! He said it was the best fried chicken he's ever had. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the breading was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mihidu srimal
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken was delicious. I used a cast iron skillet and the chicken cooked evenly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.


Pamela Mastbergen
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken didn't turn out crispy. It was still juicy and flavorful, but the breading was soft. I'm going to try again and see if I can get it right next time.


Buhle Buhle
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


arun kumararea
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was crispy andjuicy. The breading was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahriar Tuhin
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken was delicious. I used a Dutch oven and the chicken cooked evenly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.


Nakandi Patricia
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I'm not a big fan of fried chicken, but this recipe made me a convert. The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I loved the crispy breading. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashezi Sarah
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I used chicken thighs and they were cooked through evenly. The breading was crispy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great fried chicken rec


Nkosikhon Thubelihl
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I made this recipe for my husband and he loved it! He said it was the best fried chicken he's ever had. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the breading was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Abel manyilizu
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken was delicious. I used a cast iron skillet and the chicken cooked evenly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fried chicken.


alamin don139
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken didn't turn out crispy. It was still juicy and flavorful, but the breading was soft. I'm going to try again and see if I can get it right next time.


Rosi Phiri
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Maria Gabaldon
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. The chicken is always crispy and juicy. I love that I can adjust the spices to my liking. This is my go-to fried chicken recipe.


jolynda daniel
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfect. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they were cooked through evenly. The breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Asmita Raya
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken. It was so crispy and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a great fried chicken recipe.


shiri yamud
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I'm not a big fan of fried chicken, but this recipe made me a convert. The chicken was so flavorful and well-seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.


Chela Jones
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This recipe is a game-changer! I've tried so many fried chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. My family loved it!