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Fried Chicken Dinner

A classic Southern dish featuring crispy fried chicken served with sides.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 2 cups buttermilk for marinating
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce optional for marinade
Coating
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 1 tablespoon paprika for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Frying
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
Sides
  • 4 servings mashed potatoes optional
  • 4 servings coleslaw optional

Method
 

Marinate Chicken
  1. In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Prepare Coating
  1. In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Coat Chicken
  1. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring even coating.
Heat Oil
  1. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Fry Chicken
  1. Carefully add chicken to the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary. Fry for about 10-12 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain and Serve
  1. Remove chicken from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with sides of mashed potatoes and coleslaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra crispy chicken, double-dip the chicken in the buttermilk and flour mixture.

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