Southern Style Fried Chicken

Name: Southern Style Fried Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 8 pieces chicken pieces; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp cajun seasoning; 1 tbsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 4 cups vegetable oil

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Hannah Scott

Time

50 minutes

Servings

Calories

2239

Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this Southern-fried chicken is comfort food at its best.

2239

cal

11g

protein

54.8g

carbs

223.1g

fat

Ingredients (7)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
chicken pieces	8 pieces	4	0g	0g	0g
buttermilk	2 cups	75	4g	6g	4g
all-purpose flour	2 cups	228	6g	48g	1g
cajun seasoning	1 tbsp	5	0g	1g	0g
salt	1 tbsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
vegetable oil	4 cups	1927	0g	0g	218g

Ingredients (7)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
chicken pieces	8 pieces	4	0g	0g	0g
buttermilk	2 cups	75	4g	6g	4g
all-purpose flour	2 cups	228	6g	48g	1g
cajun seasoning	1 tbsp	5	0g	1g	0g
salt	1 tbsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
vegetable oil	4 cups	1927	0g	0g	218g

Directions

Step 1
Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Step 2
In a large bowl, mix flour, cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
Step 4
Coat each chicken piece in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Step 5
Fry chicken for 15-18 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 6
Drain on paper towels and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

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