Chef John'S Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon dried sage; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups buttermilk; For the seasoned flour:; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 2 1/2 quarts peanut oil for frying

Servings: persons

1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups buttermilk
For the seasoned flour:
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 1/2 quarts peanut oil for frying

1
Toss together chicken pieces, black pepper, salt, paprika, rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, white pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl to coat.
2
Stir in buttermilk until chicken is coated. Refrigerate for 6 hours.
3
Combine flour, salt, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, white pepper, and onion powder in a large shallow dish.
4
Remove chicken from the buttermilk and dredge each piece in the seasoned flour. Shake off any excess and transfer to a plate.
5
Heat peanut oil in a large Dutch oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add all the chicken to the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
6
Turn chicken pieces and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
7
Remove chicken from the oil and transfer to a cooling rack set over a paper towel lined baking sheet. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

1437

kcal

Calories

124

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Buttermilk Fried Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chef John'S Buttermilk Fried Chicken

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