Country Fried Chicken: Juicy Comfort Food for Cozy Nights
Country Fried Chicken is the perfect comfort food, ideal for cozy nights enjoyed with family and friends. It’s a hearty dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil for about 10 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from oil and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in buttermilk and then the flour mixture again before frying.
- Serve with gravy or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg