HEATHER'S FRIED CHICKEN
A wonderful recipe for deep-fried chicken with a Southern taste all its own. The hint of tangy buttermilk under a crispy coating of deliciousness makes this chicken stand out.
Provided by Heather Staggs
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 9h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place chicken thighs and drumsticks in a large bowl, cover with cold water, and mix in salt. Cover and refrigerate from 8 hours to overnight.
- Rinse chicken thoroughly. Mix buttermilk, beaten egg, and 1 teaspoon chicken seasoning in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Place chicken pieces into buttermilk mixture and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place flour and 2 tablespoons chicken seasoning into a shallow bowl and mix until combined. Remove chicken from buttermilk bath, shake off excess buttermilk, and press into flour. Tap off excess flour.
- Gently place chicken into hot oil, 3 or 4 pieces at a time; fry chicken until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes per batch.
- Remove chicken pieces to a cooling rack set over paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 946.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.9 g, Cholesterol 215.1 mg, Fat 58.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 50.2 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 3673.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
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Lenora Shaner
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any fried chicken lover. The chicken was perfectly crispy and flavorful.
Eren Say
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken didn't turn out crispy. I'll try again another time.
Md Bibek
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the presentation was beautiful.
Ricky Jones
[email protected]I would have liked the chicken to be a bit spicier. Next time, I'll add more cayenne pepper to the breading.
Syed amir Bukhari
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken was incredibly flavorful and juicy.
Shokot Hossen
[email protected]I'm allergic to gluten, so I used gluten-free flour in this recipe. The chicken turned out great!
Liam Hulik
[email protected]I made this chicken in my air fryer and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked evenly and the breading was crispy.
IBRAN KHAN
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.
Amie Mahilum
[email protected]I found that the chicken took longer to cook than the recipe stated. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
Naa Adu
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Manila Manandhar
[email protected]I was impressed with how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make delicious fried chicken.
Jafar Mahmoud
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy, juicy, and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Sashanie Jones
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the breading was perfectly crispy.
Sokhun Khy
[email protected]I've tried many fried chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the breading was flavorful and crispy.
Bukass Meisuna
[email protected]I made this chicken for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and the results were delicious.
ARAB Gamers
[email protected]This fried chicken recipe is a winner! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The flavor was amazing, and the chicken cooked evenly throughout.