Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 to 4 pound) chicken, cut up into 10 pieces; Kosher salt; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons onion powder; 2 tablespoons sweet paprika; 2 teaspoons cayenne; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 tablespoons hot chili sauce, such as Srirachi Hot Chili Sauce; Peanut oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1 (3 to 4 pound) chicken, cut up into 10 pieces
Kosher salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons hot chili sauce, such as Srirachi Hot Chili Sauce
Peanut oil, for frying

1
Put the chicken pieces into a large bowl.
2
Cover the chicken with water by 1-inch; add 1 tablespoon of salt for each quart of water used.
3
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
4
In a large shallow platter, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne until well blended; season generously with salt and pepper.
5
In another platter combine the buttermilk and hot sauce; season with salt and pepper.
6
Drain the chicken and pat it dry.
7
Dredge the pieces, a few at a time, in the flour mixture, then dip them into the buttermilk; dredge them again in the seasoned flour.
8
Set aside and let the chicken rest while you heat the oil.
9
Put about 3 inches of oil into a large deep pot; it should not come up more than half way.
10
Bring the oil up to 375 degrees F over medium high heat.
11
Working in batches, carefully add the chicken pieces 3 or 4 at a time.
12
Fry, turning the pieces once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
13
Remove from the oil and place on a rack to drain; repeat with the remaining pieces.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 to 4 pound) chicken, cut up into 10 pieces, Kosher salt, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, and more.

Yes, 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.

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