Charleston-style Fried Chicken

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.

Ingredients

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short description

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.

detailed description

Combine the flour, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Mix together until everything is evenly combined.
Pour the buttermilk into a shallow dish. Dip the chicken pieces into the buttermilk, coating both sides. Allow the excess to drip off.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken pieces into the skillet and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Drain the chicken on a paper towel-lined plate.
Once the chicken is cooked through, transfer to a serving platter and serve with mashed potatoes and green beans.

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