Spicy Buttermilk-Battered Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Buttermilk-Battered Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups buttermilk; 3 teaspoons red pepper sauce; 1 (3 -4 lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces rinsed and patted dry; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; canola oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

2 cups buttermilk
3 teaspoons red pepper sauce
1 (3 -4 lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces rinsed and patted dry
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
canola oil (for frying)

1
In a shallow baking dish, whisk together the buttermilk and red pepper sauce. Add chicken pieces and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours and up to 24.
2
In a shallow baking dish, whisk together the flour, oregano, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour, a few at a time, until well-coated. Dip chicken in the buttermilk mixture, then coat again in the flour mixture.
3
In a large heavy skillet, pour oil to a depth of 1 inch. Heat the oil to 350u00b0F (Use a deep-fry thermometer to measure the temperature.).
4
Carefully add chicken pieces in a single layer, skin side down. Fry about 4 minutes, turn over, and fry the other side for about 4 minutes. Turn again, frying for a total of about 15 minutes, or until chicken is evenly golden brown, crisp, and cooked through. (170F breast meat; 180F dark meat).
5
Carefully remove cooked chicken from pan. Place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm or at room temperature.

1149

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 cups buttermilk, 3 teaspoons red pepper sauce, 1 (3 -4 lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces rinsed and patted dry, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Spicy Buttermilk-Battered 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.

Spicy Buttermilk-Battered Fried Chicken

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