Southern Fried Chicken

Name: Southern Fried Chicken
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 cups flour; Paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne

Southern Fried Chicken/SUH-thern fried CHIK-en/

About this dish

Chicken pieces brined, coated in seasoned flour, and deep-fried until crisp and golden.

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Ingredients

🍗1 whole chicken, cut into pieces

🥛2 cups buttermilk

🌾2 cups flour

🌰Paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne

Method

Serves 3

Soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk for several hours or overnight.

Mix flour with paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne.

Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, coating thoroughly.

Deep-fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.

Drain and serve hot.

✓ What Makes it Authentic

Southern fried chicken is a foundational American dish, with roots in Southern cooking traditions, valued for its crispy crust and juicy meat.

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