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fried chicken

This crispy and flavorful fried chicken recipe is perfect for any meal. Juicy inside with a crunchy coating, it's guaranteed to be a family favorite!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pour buttermilk over chicken thighs and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
  3. Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat thoroughly with the flour mixture.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken pieces until golden brown, about 10 minutes per side.
  5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Notes

For extra crispy chicken, double coat the pieces before frying.