Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Delight

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying (enough to fill your fryer to the recommended level)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Marinade:
- In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk, paprika, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until the spices are fully combined with the buttermilk.

2. Marinate the Chicken:
- Submerge the chicken breasts in the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are fully covered.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to overnight for best flavor.

3. Prepare the Coating:
- In another large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, and salt.

4. Heat the Oil:
- Fill your deep fryer with vegetable oil according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).

5. Coat the Chicken:
- Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour and cornmeal mixture until fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.

6. Deep Fry the Chicken:
- Gently place the coated chicken breasts into the hot oil.
- Fry for approximately 8-10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack to drain any excess oil.

7. Serve:
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with your choice of sides!

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time:
PT2H15M
2 hours and 15 minutes

- Cooking Time:
PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

- PT2H35M
- 2 hours and 35 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Fried chicken
- Buttermilk fried chicken
- Crispy chicken
- Deep-fried chicken
- Southern chicken
- Chicken dinner
- Comfort food
- Fried chicken recipe
- Buttermilk chicken
- Homemade fried chicken

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 2,400 calories

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