Mamaw'S Southern Buttermilk Chicken Recipe

Name: Mamaw'S Southern Buttermilk Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 2 quarts buttermilk; 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco(R)); 2 tablespoons crushed garlic; 2 cups vegetable oil for frying; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon ground dried sage; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 quarts buttermilk
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco(R))
2 tablespoons crushed garlic
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground dried sage
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder

1
Rinse the chicken, and cut the chicken breast halves in half horizontally to make 10 pieces in all. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Combine the buttermilk, hot pepper sauce, and garlic in a large plastic zipper bag. Add the chicken pieces, and squeeze the air out of the bag, close it, and refrigerate overnight.
2
The next day, preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep-sided skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers but doesn't smoke. Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, sage, paprika, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Remove 2 or 3 pieces of chicken at a time from the buttermilk mixture, and press into the flour mixture until well coated. Shake off excess flour.
4
Fry 2 or 3 pieces of coated chicken at a time in the hot oil until the crust is golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes (chicken meat may still be pink inside). Drain on paper towels, and place into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
5
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

1894

kcal

Calories

163

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces, 2 quarts buttermilk, 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco(R)), 2 tablespoons crushed garlic, and more.

Yes, Mamaw'S Southern Buttermilk 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.

Mamaw'S Southern Buttermilk Chicken

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