Description
This crispy buttermilk chicken is tender on the inside with a perfectly seasoned, crunchy exterior. It’s an easy and delicious dish that’s perfect for dinner any night of the week. Serve with your favourite sides for a meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 ml buttermilk
- 600 g boneless chicken thighs
- 150 g plain flour
- 10 g garlic powder
- 10 g onion powder
- 10 g smoked paprika
- 5 g cayenne pepper
- 10 g salt
- 5 g black pepper
- 500 ml vegetable oil
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, pour the buttermilk. Add the boneless chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to tenderize and infuse flavour into the chicken.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off. Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure the coating adheres well.
- Heat the Oil: Pour the vegetable oil into a large frying pan or deep skillet, heating it over medium-high heat until it reaches about 180°C.
- Fry the Chicken: Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 8-10 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy. Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 75°C for safety.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack or paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or side dishes.
Notes
Marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. Maintain oil temperature at 180°C to achieve a crispy crust without burning. Use a meat thermometer to ensure an internal temperature of 75°C. Pairs well with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or a simple green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Easy Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American/British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 575 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1224 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 161 mg
Keywords: crispy buttermilk chicken, boneless fried chicken, easy dinner, American cuisine