Fried Chicken

• Ready in 45m

• Serves 4

• 993 calories

• 61.54g carbs

Fried Chicken might be just the Southern recipe you are searching for. For $1.85 per serving, this recipe covers 37% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 993 calories, 65g of protein, and 52g of fat. This recipe serves 4. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. It is brought to you by Epicurious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up paprika, cayenne pepper, pepper, and a few other things to make it today. Only a few people really liked this main course.

10 ingredients

1. 1 qt buttermilk
2. 1 tsp cayenne pepper
3. 4 lb chicken parts
4. 4 servings deep-fry thermometer
5. 2 cups flour
6. 1 tsp garlic powder
7. 2 tsps kosher salt
8. 1 tbsp paprika
9. 4 servings peanut oil
10. 4 servings pepper

Instructions

1. Place buttermilk in a large, shallow nonreactive dish and add chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Combine flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large plastic bag.
3. Remove chicken pieces from buttermilk and add to bag with flour mixture. Shake to coat; dust off excess.
4. Pour 3/4" peanut oil into a heavy skillet.
5. Heat oil over medium-high heat until it registers 350 on a deep-fry thermometer. Reduce heat to medium and add the chicken pieces, a few at a time. Fry each piece for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until it is crispy and golden and internal temperature registers 165 on an instant-read thermometer.
6. Drain on paper towels; serve.