True Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
In a true southern fried chicken recipe, less is more. This simple recipe lets the buttermilk work it's magic for a delicious fried chicken you can't find anywhere else!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken pieces
- 4 - 6 cups buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground white pepper 1 tsp black ground pepper
- canola or corn oil enough to deep fry with
Instructions
- Rinse and trim the chicken of any excess skin and fat.
- Place the chicken in a big bowl, and fill with the buttermilk then cover.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
- Drain the buttermilk from the chicken, but DO NOT rinse the chicken.
- Season the chicken with poultry seasoning, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and black pepper.
- Rub the seasoning all over the chicken, the set it aside.
- In a large bowl add the flour and remaining seasonings. Mix well.
- Coat the chicken with the seasoned flour 2 times.
- Heat the oil to 360, and deep fry the chicken for about 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown and there is no blood.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then serve!