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Crispy Golden Fried Chicken Plate

Crispy golden fried chicken that's juicy on the inside and perfect for family dinners or gatherings, served with fresh salad.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4-6 pieces chicken pieces (drumsticks & thighs)
  • 1 cup buttermilk For marinating
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour For coating
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying
For the Salad
  • 1 cup lettuce
  • 0.5 pieces cucumber, sliced
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes

Method
 

Marinating the Chicken
  1. Soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk with salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper for at least 1 hour.
Preparing the Coating
  1. In a bowl, mix together the flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Coating the Chicken
  1. Take the chicken out of the marinade and dredge each piece in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing the flour onto the chicken well.
Frying the Chicken
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken pieces for about 12-15 minutes until they are golden brown and fully cooked inside.
Serving
  1. Place the fried chicken on a plate with a bed of lettuce and add sliced cucumber and cherry tomatoes.

Notes

For an even crispier texture, double-dip the chicken by marinating and coating in flour twice. Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, reheating in the oven.