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Crispy Country Fried Chicken Like Grandma Made

Crispy Country Fried Chicken Like Grandma Made

Nora
This golden, crunchy chicken is a nostalgic Southern classic, soaking up flavor from buttermilk and frying up perfectly crispy every time. Whether you're serving a crowd or craving a comforting solo dinner, this recipe brings back memories of grandma’s kitchen with every bite.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Southern
Servings 4 people
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Deep skillet or Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wire rack or paper towels

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 cups oil for frying vegetable or canola oil

Instructions
 

  • Slice chicken into thin, even pieces. Soak in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
  • Beat eggs in a separate bowl.
  • Dredge chicken: remove from buttermilk, dip in eggs, then coat in flour mix. Repeat for double coating.
  • Heat oil to 350°F in a deep skillet. Fry chicken in batches, 4–6 minutes per side.
  • Drain on a wire rack or paper towels. Serve hot with sides of choice.

Notes

Double dredging gives extra crispiness. Soaking overnight in buttermilk improves tenderness.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 31gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 530mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg
Keyword fried chicken, southern dinner
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