_Sips coffee_ Ladies and gents, let me tell you about a fried chicken recipe that’ll make your taste buds dance and your family fight over the last piece! Trust me, I’ve caused several friendly feuds with this one. 😉
Y’all, this isn’t your average fried chicken – this is the kind that’ll make your grandma proud and have your neighbors “coincidentally” dropping by during dinner time. I’ve perfected this recipe through countless trials (and some hilarious failures, but we don’t talk about those!).
Here’s what you’ll need, my darlings:
For the Brine:
– 4 cups buttermilk
– 2 tablespoons hot sauce (I’m a Tabasco girl, but you do you!)
– 3 cloves garlic, crushed
– 1 tablespoon kosher salt
For the Coating:
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon paprika
– 2 teaspoons garlic powder
– 2 teaspoons onion powder
– 1 teaspoon cayenne (more if you’re feeling spicy!)
– Salt and black pepper to taste
Okay, here’s where the magic happens!
1. First, brine those chicken pieces for at least 4 hours (overnight if you’re a planning queen). The buttermilk makes it tender like butter, honey!
1. When you’re ready to fry, mix your coating ingredients in a large bowl. Pro tip: Add a tablespoon of the buttermilk brine to your flour mixture – it’ll create those gorgeous crispy bits we all fight over!
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1. Heat your oil to 350°F in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven. Don’t have a thermometer? Drop a pinch of flour in – if it sizzles and floats, you’re good to go!
1. Remove chicken from brine (let excess drip off), dredge in your seasoned flour, and shake off excess. The key is being thorough but not heavy-handed – we want crispy, not cakey!
1. Fry for about 12-15 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Don’t crowd the pan – these babies need their space like I need my morning coffee!
1. Rest on a wire rack over paper towels. This keeps the bottom from getting soggy (nobody likes soggy bottom, am I right? 😏).
The result? Crispy, juicy, perfectly seasoned fried chicken that’ll have everyone thinking you’ve been cooking since birth. The exterior should be so crispy it practically sings when you tap it with your fork!
Listen, honey, I know there are a million fried chicken recipes out there, but this one’s special. It’s been tested more times than I care to admit (my jeans can attest to that), and it never disappoints!
Don’t forget to drop a comment below and let me know how this recipe turned out for you! Did you add your own twist? Did your family go crazy for it? I want to hear all about it! And remember to follow me on Newsbreak for more mouth-watering recipes that’ll make you the kitchen queen you were always meant to be!
Until next time, keep cooking with love (and a little attitude)! 💋
XOXO,
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P.S. If your kitchen doesn’t smell like heaven and your smoke detector isn’t your biggest fan, did you even make fried chicken? 😉
