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Buttermilk Brined Chicken Fried Chicken
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Buttermilk Chicken Fried Chicken

Buttermilk chicken fried chicken is chicken breast marinated with buttermilk and seasoning then breaded and fried to golden perfection. Crunchy on the outside, and perfectly moist and juicy on the inside. Enjoy it over a bed of mashed potatoes and smother with gravy for a true southern classic!
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, chicken fried chicken, fried chicken
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 People
Calories 822kcal
Author Tamara J.

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 thinly sliced Chicken breast

Buttermilk Brine

  • 2 cups Buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons Hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Lawry's seasoning sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Black pepper

Frying the Chicken

Instructions

  • Use a gallon Ziplock bag and add the buttermilk, hot sauce, and seasoning salt. Add the chicken to the Ziplock bag, close it tightly and work the chicken around to ensure it is all coated with the buttermilk. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the refrigerator 7-10 minutes before frying to take the chill off. Pour the vegetable oil into a cast iron skillet and heat of medium.
  • Add the flour to a large bowl and stir in the garlic powder, paprika, Lawry's seasoning salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  • Using tongs, remove the chicken from the buttermilk brine one at a time, and dredge it in the flour/ seasoning mixture. Turn it over and ensure both sides are coated well with the flour.
  • Gently place the coated chicken into the hot oil. Fry each piece of chicken for 5-7 minutes, turn it over and fry an additional 5-7 minutes.
  • After chicken is golden brown, remove it from the hot oil and place it on a cooling rack that is set over a sheet pan, to drain excess oil.

Notes

Brining chicken in buttermilk mixture for 24 hours will make it so much better, but if you're pressed for time, brine for at least 2 hours.
Use any skillet or large pot if you do not own a cast iron skillet.
Stove top temperatures may vary, fry chicken until golden brown and cooked all the way through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 822kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 69g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 59g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 648mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g