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Buttermilk fried chicken

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Crispy Buttermilk
Fried Chicken
, Marinated to Perfection

115 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
25
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
This easy buttermilk chicken recipe features overnight-marinated deep fried tender chicken. The buttermilk makes it juicy inside, while the crisp golden coating delivers that irresistible crunch. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any fried chicken lover!

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
For the Marinade
1 kgChicken pieces (legs, thighs, wings, breasts)
500 mLButtermilk
2 tspSalt
1 tspBlack pepper powder
1 tspGarlic powder
1 tspDried mustard powder
1/2 tspPaprika
1/2 tspDried sage
For the Coating
300 gAll-purpose flour (maida)
1 tbspBaking powder
1 1/2 tspSalt
1 1/2 tspGarlic powder
1 1/2 tspPaprika
1 1/2 tspDried basil
1 1/2 tspDried thyme
1 1/2 tspOnion powder
1 tspCayenne pepper
For Frying
1 LVegetable oil

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, mustard powder, paprika and sage. Pour the buttermilk over and mix well, ensuring the chicken is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 1 hour.

Description - Step 2

Prepare the Flour Mixture

In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, basil, thyme, onion powder and cayenne pepper until evenly combined.

Description - Step 3

Coat the Marinated Chicken

Take each piece of chicken out of the buttermilk marinade, letting any excess drip off. Coat the chicken thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, gently pressing to ensure the coating sticks. This crucial step is key to achieving those crispy, crunchy edges when deep-frying. Place the coated chicken pieces on a plate.

Description - Step 4

Fry the Chicken

Heat oil to 170°C in a deep frying pan. Working in batches, carefully lower the coated chicken into the hot oil. Fry for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 75°C). Alternatively, you can also air fry the chicken pieces at 200°C for about 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 75°C).

Description - Step 5

Drain Excess Oil

Using tongs, remove the fried chicken from the oil and transfer to a wire rack set over paper towels. Let stand for 5 minutes to drain excess oil before serving hot.

Step 1
Marinate the Chicken
60 minutes
Step 2
Prepare the Flour Mixture
5 minutes
Step 3
Coat the Marinated Chicken
15 minutes
Step 4
Fry the Chicken
30 minutes
Step 5
Drain Excess Oil
5 minutes

Plate it up!

Plating

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Arrange the hot Buttermilk Fried Chicken on a large platter lined with parchment paper. Avoid overcrowding the pieces to keep the coating crisp.

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Pairing

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Serve your Buttermilk Fried Chicken with a tangy, crunchy coleslaw and thick-cut potato wedges for a delicious snack platter. For an extra flavour boost, pair it with a side of chicken mosdeng. If you're looking to turn it into a complete meal, don’t miss out on our chicken ravioli recipe—it’s the perfect main dish to complement the fried chicken.

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Garnishing

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Sprinkle the fried chicken with a pinch of smoked paprika or dried parsley for added colour and aroma.

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