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Southern fried classic made MUCH easier.

Summary

Preparation Time3 Hr 0 MinCooking Time30 Min

Ready In3 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy

Health IndexJust EnjoyServings6

CuisineAmericanCourseMain Dish

MethodFriedMain IngredientChicken Breast, Poultry

Recipe Story

As you’ll see, the secret is getting the spice mix into the marinade, and into the chicken, instead of just the flour. We’ve made this Southern favorite a lot faster and easier by using boneless/skinless thighs instead of the traditional whole cut-up chicken. The thighs cook much faster and more evenly than the usual array of chicken parts. The buttermilk marinade and spice mix is fairly traditional, but hey, why mess with perfection!

Ingredients

	Boneless skinless chicken thighs	10
	Low fat buttermilk	2 Cup (32 tbs)
	Kosher salt	2 Tablespoon
	Hungarian paprika	1 Tablespoon
	Black pepper	1 Tablespoon
	Cayenne pepper	1 Teaspoon
	Flour	1 Cup (16 tbs) (For Dredging)
	Vegetable oil/Peanut oil	1 Cup (16 tbs) (For Frying)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 598 Calories from Fat 434

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 49 g75.2%

Saturated Fat 7.9 g39.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 1894.7 mg78.9%

Total Carbohydrates 22 g7.3%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g5.8%

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 22 g43.6%

Vitamin A 7.5% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 1.5% Iron 9.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

see video clip for steps

Editors Review

The Southern fried chicken is a family all-time favorite. These buttermilk and spice marinated tender from the inside and golden brown crispy from the outside chicken pieces are total comfort food. These are so easy to make, and you can leave them to marinate overnight. They are great for family picnics or lunch get-togethers cause they are easy to pack and non-messy to eat. These easy fried chicken pieces are loved by adults and kids alike and are a sure hit!