Southern-style fried chicken with a crispy coating
Preparation time: 30 Minutes
Cooking time: 25 Minutes
Total duration: 55 Minutes
Calories: 595, Fat: 28g, Carbs: 12g, Protein: 67g
This classic Southern-style fried chicken is made with a crispy coating and is a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a picnic or a weeknight dinner. Serve with mashed potatoes and green beans for a complete meal.
Combine the flour, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
Pour the buttermilk into a shallow dish.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Dip the chicken pieces into the buttermilk, then into the flour mixture, coating both sides.
Fry the chicken pieces in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side.