Buttermilk Fried Chicken

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Nothing beats the deliciousness of crisp, homemade fried chicken. Enjoy this buttermilk fried chicken for brunch or dinner!

 

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe Type: Chicken & Poutlry Author: Foodieaholic Ingredients

• 1 3-31/2lb. Organic chicken
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 4 cups flour plus 1/2 cup
• 2 tbsp. hot sauce
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 2 tsp. kosher salt
• 3 qts. canola frying oil
• 2 quarts brine*

Instructions

1. Rinse chicken in cold water.
2. Cut into 8 pcs. Remove both wings, separate drumsticks from thighs at joint, remove breasts and cut each into 2 pieces.
3. Submerge in brine* for 6-8 hours or overnight.
4. Remove from brine and place on a cooling rack and return to refrigerator to dry.
5. Combine the buttermilk with 2 tbsp. of hot sauce and 3/4 cup flour with a whisk.
6. Heat canola oil in a large cast iron skillet to 325F using a thermometer.
7. In a large bowl coat the chicken pieces in buttermilk mixture and leave to marinate for up to 1 hour.
8. Combine 4 cups of flour with the onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
9. One piece at a time, remove the chicken pieces from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture.
10. Carefully place 4 pieces of chicken into hot oil and fry for 10-12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F with a digital thermometer and the crust is golden brown. Repeat with the remaining 4 pieces.

Notes [b]*Brine Recipe[/b][br]5 cups lukewarm water[br]1/2 cup sugar[br]1/2 cup kosher salt[br][br]Combine all ingredients and whisk together to dissolve salt and sugar. 3.2.2708

This striking and delicious recipe comes to us courtesy of The Derby Restaurant.