Country Fried Chicken: Crispy, Juicy, and Homemade Delight
A deliciously crispy and juicy fried chicken recipe that you can easily make at home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture until well coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the skillet and let it rest on a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double dip the chicken by re-dipping in buttermilk and then the flour.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Country Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken, Homemade Chicken, Crispy Chicken