Fried Chicken Recipe
If you want a fried chicken recipe that tastes like it came out of a Southern grandmother’s kitchen, follow these easy step-by-step directions. Take note that the chicken needs to marinate in the buttermilk mixture for 12 to 24 hours before cooking to ensure succulent tenderness. This fried chicken recipe is a keeper!
Ingredients:
- 1 whole cut-up chicken
- 2 to 3 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon chile powder
- 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
- 2 cups milk, as needed
- all-purpose flour, as needed
- canola oil, as needed
Prep Time: 30 minutes, plus overnight to marinate
Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
Yield: serves 4-6