Country Fried Chicken: The Best Juicy Recipe for Home Cooks
A perfect guide for home cooks to make the best country fried chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
- Mix flour and spices in a bowl.
- Coat the marinated chicken in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet.
- Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs to the flour mixture.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes after frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg