REAL SOUTHERN BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
We have been doing "yard bird" this way since time began. The buttermilk permeates the meat and helps to tenderize as well as keeping it juicy. If you have never had chicken this way, treat yourself and your family to a Southern food staple.
Provided by Skip Davis
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Soak chicken overnight (at least 8 hours and up to two days) in buttermilk with onions, herbs, paprika, and cayenne pepper. (Good results are also gotten from soaking chicken in plain yogurt instead of buttermilk).
- 2. Drain in colander, leaving some herbs on the chicken. In a large, sturdy paper or plastic bag, mix flour with seasonings. Meanwhile, heat 2 cups oil in a large cast iron skillet on medium high heat until a pinch of flour starts to sizzle when dropped in the hot oil (but not so hot that the oil is smoking). Remember to keep a pan lid close by. Have a kitchen fire extinguisher available too.
- 3. Place chicken pieces in bag with seasoned flour and shake until thoroughly coated. Set coated pieces aside on a cooling rack for 10 to 15 minutes for breading to dry a little. Add chicken to hot oil in pan and fry on one side for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Use tongs to turn the pieces over and fry for another 10-12 minutes, again until golden brown.
- 4. Important: Keep the oil hot enough to fry the chicken, but not so high that it burns the coating. On my electric stove, I have to alternate the settings between High & Medium High several times while cooking.
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Christel Blankenfeld
[email protected]This is the best fried chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
zahir Dilshan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. The chicken is always crispy and juicy. I love the flavor of the buttermilk marinade.
Kulwinder Kaur
[email protected]This is my new go-to fried chicken recipe. The chicken is always crispy and juicy. I love the flavor of the buttermilk marinade.
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the flavor was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again!
Risad Islam
[email protected]I've tried many fried chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the flavor was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!
Ahamed Rohan
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I loved the crispy skin and the juicy meat. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Everyone loved it!
Puja Hajela
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Rosalenda Kolentina
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the flavor was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again!
Binod Bist
[email protected]This is the best fried chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. The chicken is always crispy and juicy. I love the flavor of the buttermilk marinade.
Sharif Khaksaar
[email protected]This is my new go-to fried chicken recipe. The chicken is always crispy and juicy. I love the flavor of the buttermilk marinade.
melissa Cadamore
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Everyone loved it!
Atongo Berlinda
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I loved the crispy skin and the juicy meat. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the flavor was out of this world. I will definitely be making this again!
Lateesha Yve
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I've tried many fried chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the flavor was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe!
Bronwyn Jantjies
[email protected]This fried chicken recipe is a real winner! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The buttermilk marinade gave the chicken a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.