Down Home Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Down Home Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups buttermilk; 2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional); 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper; 3 -4 lbs chicken, cut up into 8 pieces; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

4 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper
3 -4 lbs chicken, cut up into 8 pieces
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder

1
To make the brine, whisk together the ingredients in a dish shallow enough to hold the chicken in a single layer.
2
Add the chicken pieces, cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
3
( I did it overnight) Turn the chicken once while marinating.
4
To make Chicken.
5
Pour the chicken into a colander and allow the brine to drain.
6
Place the flour, thyme, marjoram, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt and black pepper in a resealable bag.
7
Put two to three pieces of chicken in the bag, close and shake well to coat.
8
Remove the chicken from the flour and shake off any excess.
9
Repeat with the remaining chicken.
10
Place chicken on a wire rack while heating the oil.
11
Heat 2 to 2 1/2 inches of oil in a heavy duty cast iron skillet or other large skillet.
12
The skillet should be large enough to hold the chicken in a single layer without touching.
13
Add the chicken to the hot oil and cook for 7 to 9 minutes.
14
Using tongs turn the chicken and cook for another 7 to 9 minutes.
15
Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels.
16
Let the chicken rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

1975

kcal

Calories

187

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups buttermilk, 2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional), 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Down Home 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.

Down Home Fried Chicken

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