Southern Fried Chicken Legs Recipe Video
Summary
Ingredients
| Chicken leg | 5 1⁄2 Pound | |
| For marinade | ||
| Buttermilk | 4 1⁄2 Cup (72 tbs) | |
| Louisiana hot sauce/Any hot sauce | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Salt and pepper | To Taste | |
| For batter | ||
| Egg | 3 , beaten | |
| Water | 1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| For coating | ||
| All purpose flour | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Ground pepper | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Paprika | 1 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Garlic powder | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Other ingredient | ||
| Cooking oil | 4 Cup (64 tbs) (for deep frying) | |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 2879 Calories from Fat 1935
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 218 g335.9%
Saturated Fat 34.1 g170.6%
Trans Fat 0.6 g
Cholesterol 657.5 mg219.2%
Sodium 1966.3 mg81.9%
Total Carbohydrates 75 g24.9%
Dietary Fiber 3 g11.9%
Sugars 1.3 g
Protein 148 g295.5%
Vitamin A 204.7% Vitamin C 22.7%
Calcium 10.9% Iron 60.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. In a vessel, put butter milk, Louisiana hot sauce, salt and pepper, mix well. Add chicken legs, allow to marinade for 4-5 hours in refrigerator.
2. Cover a bowl with paper towels.
MAKING
3. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, add 1 cup of marinade mixture, egg and water, and mix.
4. In a shallow dish, place all purpose flour, ground pepper, paprika, garlic powder and salt, combine well.
5. Dip each chicken leg first in the flour mixture, then in the egg batter and again into the flour to coat uniformly, arrange on a tray.
6. Heat oil to about 350F, fry the chicken leg until it turns deep brown, transfer to the bowl covered with paper towel.
SERVING
7. Serve hot with salad and pickle.
Editors Review
If you have failed making Southern Fried Chicken Legs several times, Chef Scott is going to put an end to your woes with this recipe video. He is not only showing his recipe but also gives us valuable tips on how to make them perfectly without letting the batter fall off the chicken. The most important ingredient in Scott's recipe is the buttermilk which gives a really thick crust and a nice zip to the Southern Fried Chicken Legs.Comments
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