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Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you about a fried chicken recipe that’ll make your grandma jealous! After countless kitchen experiments (and yes, a few smoke detector incidents), I’ve perfected this crispy, juicy, finger-lickin’ good chicken that’ll have your family fighting over the last piece.
Trust me, honey – this isn’t your basic drive-thru chicken. This is the kind of fried chicken that’ll make you want to host dinner parties just to show off. So, let’s get cooking!
What You’ll Need:
– 8 pieces of chicken (I prefer a mix of thighs and drumsticks, but you do you!)
– 2 cups buttermilk (store-bought or homemade)
– 2 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
– Vegetable oil for frying
The Secret Prep (shhh…):
First things first, darling – we’re going to brine that chicken! Mix the buttermilk with 1 tablespoon of salt and submerge your chicken pieces. Let this hang out in the fridge for at least 4 hours (overnight if you’re a planning queen like me).
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Now, Let’s Get Frying:
1. In a large bowl, mix your flour with all those gorgeous seasonings.
2. Remove chicken from buttermilk (don’t rinse!) and let excess drip off.
3. Dredge each piece in your seasoned flour mixture, really get in there and show it some love!
4. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet to 350°F (if you don’t have a thermometer, drop a pinch of flour – it should sizzle and dance)
The Main Event:
– Carefully place your chicken in the hot oil (don’t overcrowd, honey – nobody likes a cramped party!)
– Fry for about 12-15 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through
– Place on a wire rack over paper towels (keeps it crispy – we’re not savages!)
Pro Tips (because I care):
– Don’t you dare touch that chicken for at least 5 minutes after placing it in the oil
– Keep your oil temperature steady (think of it like maintaining your cool during a bad date)
– Season the chicken AS SOON as it comes out of the oil
Y’all, this chicken is so good, it’ll make you wanna slap your mama (but don’t actually do that – she raised you better!)
Before I let you go create this masterpiece, don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes that’ll make your taste buds dance! Drop a comment below and tell me how this recipe turned out – did it bring the family running to the dinner table? Did your neighbors suddenly become best friends? I want all the juicy details!
Now get in that kitchen and make some magic happen! And remember, if you mess up the first time, order takeout and try again tomorrow – we’ve all been there! 😉
Trust me, once you master this recipe, you’ll be the queen (or king) of family dinners. Now excuse me while I go grab another piece – this chicken isn’t going to eat itself!
Don’t forget to share this recipe with your friends (unless you want to be the only one known for amazing fried chicken – I won’t judge!). Until next time, keep cooking and keep it sassy! 💁♀️🍗
