Country Fried Chicken: The Best Juicy Recipe You’ll Love
Learn how to make the best Country Fried Chicken that is juicy and delicious. This easy recipe will become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 4 hours.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double dredge the chicken.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Country Fried Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Fried Chicken