Ingredients
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- 2 lbs chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 4 hours or overnight for maximum tenderness.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and let excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken pieces for about 12-15 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 95mg