Lovely buttermilk Fried Chicken
Ingredients (check list):
- 3.3lb / 1.5kg Chicken divided (see
notes) - 3-4 cups / 750ml – 1litre
Vegetable Oil, or as needed for deep frying (see notes)
Wet Mix
- 2 cups / 500ml Buttermilk
- 1 tsp each: Paprika, Cayenne
Pepper, White Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Salt
Dry Mix
- 2.5 cups / 375g Plain Flour
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 2 tsp each: Oregano, Baking Powder
- 1.5 tsp Salt, plus extra to
sprinkle at the end - 1 tsp each: Onion Powder, Garlic
Powder, Cayenne Pepper - 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the wet mix
with your chicken, ensuring it’s fully coated by the marinade. Cover and allow
to marinate in the fridge for an absolute minimum of 4 hours, but the longer
the better (up to 24hours). Remove at least 30mins before you intend to use it
to bring to room temp. - Meanwhile, combine all of your dry
mix. I find this easiest in a small tray, but you can also use a bowl. Dip a
piece of your chicken into the mix and fully coat. Really make sure you get the
mix in every part of the chicken. Place on a tray and repeat with the remaining
chicken. - Heat up enough oil to comfortable
cover the depth of your largest piece of chicken. Drop a piece of mixture in,
if it slowly sizzles to the top you’re good to go. You want the oil to be
approx 175c/350f (it will drop when the chickens in, that’s okay). A medium
heat should obtain this. - In batches of 3 (4 max) gently
place your chicken in the oil. Deep fry for 6-8mins on each side or until deep
golden and white through the centre. (see notes). If you’re not confident deep frying just test
with one piece first. Place each piece on a wire rack when finished and
sprinkle with salt to draw out the last bit of moisture. The chicken should be
piping hot with the juices running clear.
This article and recipe adapted from this site
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