Description
Southern Fried Chicken Batter is a delightful blend of crispy, golden chicken enveloped in a perfectly seasoned coating. This dish brings the essence of Southern comfort food right to your table. With its irresistible crunch and savory flavor, it’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Whether you’re reminiscing about cherished memories or creating new ones, this Southern fried chicken will surely satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable or peanut oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and let excess drip off before dredging in the dry mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Fry coated chicken pieces in batches for 12-15 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg