Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Exquisite Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Each bite features a crispy, golden-brown crust enveloping juicy, tender chicken marinated to perfection in buttermilk and hot sauce. This dish is an irresistible combination of crunch and spice that will elevate any gathering or cozy night in. Serve it with your favorite sides for a memorable meal that tantalizes the taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, or wings)
- 1 cup whole buttermilk
- 3 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken pieces, ensuring they are submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- In another bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off, and dredge each piece in the flour mixture.
- Fry chicken in hot oil without overcrowding the pan until golden brown and cooked through (about 12-15 minutes per side).
- Mix honey and lemon juice for the sauce; drizzle over warm chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (about 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg