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crispy buttermilk fried chicken with a side of dinner roll on a serving dish
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Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken is guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser. Learn the simple tips on how to make chicken that's moist and juicy on the inside and golden and crispy on the outside!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 372kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds whole chicken, cut into serving parts
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 shallots, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, rosemary, shallots, garlic, kosher salt, and sugar.
  • Add chicken and stir to fully coat. Allow to marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
  • In a shallow dish, combine flour, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. 
  • Working with one piece at a time, remove chicken from buttermilk and shake off excess liquid. 
  • Add to flour mixture and turn to coat evenly. 
  • Shake off excess flour and dip the chicken in buttermilk.
  • Add again to flour mixture to fully coat.
  • In a thick-bottomed Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet, heat oil to 350 F.
  • Gently add chicken and deep-fry, turning once, until golden brown and crisp. DO NOT overcrowd the skillet, fry in batches as needed.
  • Remove chicken from the skillet and arrange in a single layer on a baking rack set onto a baking pan. Sprinkle with additional salt, if desired.
  • Bake in a 350 F oven for about 8 t 10 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reads 165 F. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 253mg | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2.5mg