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Southern Fried Chicken

Crispy fried chicken with buttermilk marinade.
prep_time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main course (Entrée)
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 2 lb chicken pieces legs and thighs
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Coating

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Marinate chicken in buttermilk for 2 hours.
  • Mix flour with paprika and salt, coat chicken.
  • Fry in hot oil until golden, 15 minutes per side.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes.
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Notes

Use cast iron skillet for best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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Keyword Chicken, Crispy, Fried
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