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Southern Fried Chicken
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Southern Fried Chicken

Total Time
60 min
Prep / Cook
30 / 30 min
Serves
4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Whole chicken
  • 250 g Flour
  • 1 Oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika
  • 500 ml Buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak chicken in buttermilk for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    Mix flour with all seasonings.

  3. 3

    Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge in seasoned flour.

  4. 4

    Fry in 170°C oil for 15-18 minutes, turning once.

  5. 5

    Internal temperature should reach 75°C.

  6. 6

    Drain on wire rack. Serve hot.

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