Description
Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken is a mouthwatering delight that brings together the perfect balance of crispy texture and juicy meat. This dish features marinated chicken soaked in a zesty buttermilk blend, resulting in rich flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether it’s a family dinner, picnic, or game day gathering, this fried chicken recipe is sure to impress and satisfy everyone at the table. With straightforward steps and common ingredients, you’ll be able to whip up this crowd-pleaser with ease.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- Spices: garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, white pepper, black pepper, chili powder, celery salt, oregano, basil, thyme
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Whole chicken (cut into pieces)
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large resealable bag, combine buttermilk, sliced onions, sliced garlic, hot sauce, salt, and black peppercorns. Add chicken pieces and marinate in the fridge for 6–12 hours.
- Mix spices in a small bowl.
- Remove chicken from marinade; season with half of the spice blend.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour with baking powder and remaining spices.
- Coat seasoned chicken in flour mixture using a resealable bag.
- Dip each piece in egg mixture before coating again in flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F; fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 13–20 minutes).
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 92mg