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Southern Fried Chicken

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Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

Can Southern Fried Chicken be made ahead of time?

Southern Fried Chicken is best cooked and consumed immediately.

Is Southern Fried Chicken suitable for leftovers?

Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in the microwave or oven, however, the coating will soften. Not suitable to freeze.

Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

Southern Fried Chicken

Author: Nicole
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A quick and easy recipe to prepare everyone's favourite Southern Fried Chicken. Serve it with a salad or use it to make delicious burgers.
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 8 minutes
Total 13 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt flakes, plus extra to serve
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, visible fat trimmed
  • 250 ml (1 cups) buttermilk
  • 300 g (2 cups) plain (all-purpose) flour
  • Oil, for frying (see note 1)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the spices and salt. Sprinkle the mixture over both sides of the chicken.
  • Dredge the chicken in the buttermilk, followed immediately by the flour. Shake off any excess.
  • In a large, deep pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • Cook the chicken for 8–12 minutes or until crisp and golden.
  • Drain on a paper towel.
  • Sprinkle with extra salt to serve.

Nutrition information

Nutrition Facts
Southern Fried Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
1034
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
73
g
112
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
45.5
g
Cholesterol
 
114
mg
38
%
Sodium
 
762
mg
33
%
Potassium
 
529
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
64
g
21
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
32
g
64
%
Vitamin A
 
1298
IU
26
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
110
mg
11
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Recipe notes

Note 1 – Deep-frying is the best way to achieve crispy golden chicken. A high smoke point, neutral oil, such as canola (rapeseed) or vegetable oil, is best. You will need enough oil so that the base of the pan is fully covered and at least 3 cm (1¼ inches) deep. This is a video on how you can clean your oil and reuse it – although I usually skip this step, strain the oil and keep it in a jar, refrigerated, until I need to use it again.

MAKE AHEAD

Best cooked and consumed immediately.

LEFTOVERS

Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in the microwave or oven, however, the coating will soften. Not suitable to freeze.

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Course entrée, Main Course
Cuisine American

  1. This looks sooooo good! Have you tried this in the air fryer?

    • Hi Steph! Yes, I have 😊 It does work in the air fryer – just spray it very generously with olive oil spray to help the coating crisp up. Cook at 200°C (400°F), turning halfway through, until golden and cooked through. It won’t be quite as crispy as deep-fried, and the coating can come off a little more easily, but it’s still really delicious and a great lighter option! Nic x

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Disclaimer re gluten-free and dairy-free recipes 

For recipes labelled ‘gluten-free’ or ‘dairy-free’, the ingredients included in the recipe are typically gluten- or dairy-free. However, it is the user’s responsibility to carefully check the ingredient panels on the specific brands of products purchased and used. Simple Home Edit cannot be held responsible for any adverse reactions.