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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Hamid Shah Wazir
[email protected]This chicken was delicious! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the buttermilk marinade made it extra juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Ray Quinn
[email protected]This chicken was amazing! I loved the buttermilk marinade, it really made the chicken tender and juicy. The crust was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Aqib Patoli
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The chicken was crispy, juicy, and flavorful. I loved the buttermilk marinade, it really made a difference. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Glishy Mbosowo
[email protected]This chicken was delicious! The buttermilk marinade made it so tender and juicy. The crust was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Inam Wazir
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so crispy and flavorful, and the buttermilk marinade made it extra juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Usanali Usmanali
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy, juicy, and flavorful. I loved the buttermilk marinade, it really made a difference. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Nohemi Ornelas
[email protected]I made this chicken for my family and they loved it! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the buttermilk marinade made it extra tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Binod Rai
[email protected]This chicken was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was crispy, juicy, and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
AGU CHINYEREF
[email protected]I've tried many fried chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I love that the recipe uses buttermilk, because it makes the chicken extra tender. I highly recommend this re
SAMUEL CHIAHA
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out delicious. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. The buttermilk marinade made the chicken extra juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe agai
Filip Golabek
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was so tender and moist, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.
CH Iqbal
[email protected]This buttermilk fried chicken is the best! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the crust was crispy and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.