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Golden crispy fried chicken garnished with fresh herbs on a wooden platter

Homemade Fried Chicken

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This delicious homemade fried chicken features a buttermilk marinade and a perfect blend of spices, resulting in a crispy outside and juicy inside, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 cup buttermilk for the marinade
  • 1 tablespoon salt for the marinade
  • 1 large egg for the marinade
  • 1.8 kg bone-in chicken thighs skin-side up, for marinating
Coating Mixture
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour for coating the chicken
  • 3/4 cup cornmeal for texture in coating
  • 3 teaspoons salt for flavor in the coating
  • 3/4 teaspoon celery salt for additional flavor
  • 1.5 tablespoons black pepper for seasoning
  • 1.5 teaspoons sweet paprika for color and flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • 1.5 teaspoons onion powder for depth of flavor
  • 3 teaspoons garlic powder for aroma and taste
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder for tang
  • 3/4 teaspoon ginger powder for a hint of spice
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried thyme for earthy flavor
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano for herbal notes
Frying
  • 1.5-2 liters vegetable oil canola or peanut oil

Method
 

Marinating
  1. Mix buttermilk, salt, and egg in a large bowl to create the marinade.
  2. Add bone-in chicken thighs to the marinade and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour or ideally overnight.
Preparing the Coating
  1. In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornmeal, and the listed spices to create the coating mixture.
Frying the Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 175°C (350°F).
  2. Remove chicken from the marinade and allow excess liquid to drip off.
  3. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture until fully coated.
  4. Fry chicken in batches for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, optionally paired with mashed potatoes or coleslaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 900mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For best results, let chicken come to room temperature before frying. Use a thermometer to check the oil temperature.
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