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Buttermilk Fried Chicken

There is a reason Buttermilk Fried Chicken shows up on repeat in this kitchen: juicy chicken soaked in buttermilk and fried in a seasoned crust until shatteringly crisp and golden. Keeping the oil at the right temperature is what separates crisp, greaseless results from soggy ones.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Additional: 60 min Total: 50 min
50Minutes
4Servings
4.9Rating
MediumLevel
Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Why you'll love this recipe

  • Built for contrast -- a crisp exterior with a tender, juicy interior.
  • Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.
  • Freezes well, so it is worth doubling the batch.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

  • 8 pieces bone-in chicken (thighs and drumsticks)
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • plus 8 more ingredients

Method

  1. Step 1

    In a large bowl, whisk the buttermilk with the hot sauce. Add the chicken, turn to coat, cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour (or overnight) - this tenderizes the meat.

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