Description
This Grandma’s Fried Chicken recipe is a classic Southern dish that’s crispy, flavorful, and sure to please a crowd. Marinating the chicken in buttermilk makes it tender and juicy, while the seasoned flour coating gives it the perfect crunch. Serve with mashed potatoes and gravy for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs), cut into pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
Seasoned Flour:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Other:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken pieces in a bowl, pour buttermilk over them, add 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper, toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Coating: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, remaining salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, coat in seasoned flour mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil to 350°F, fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer chicken to a rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy skin, double-dip the chicken before frying.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, gravy, and biscuits for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 4+ hours marinating)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
