Description
A simple yet flavorful fried chicken recipe that evokes cherished family memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or breasts)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well and set aside.
- Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
Notes
For best results, marinate overnight. Adjust spices for flavor variations, or use substitutes for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg