Chef John's Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Chef John's Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe). I love the tangy tenderization that the buttermilk provides. After the buttermilk soak, dredge the chicken pieces in seasoned flour, and fry them in hot oil until crisp and cooked.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 6hrs10 mins

Total: 6hrs45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 Servings

Chef John's Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

1 (3 1/2) pound chicken

cut into 8 pieces

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon dried rosemary

¼ teaspoon ground thyme

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon dried sage

½ teaspoon white pepper

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 cups buttermilk

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon white pepper

½ teaspoon onion powder

2 ½ quarts peanut oil for frying

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Toss together chicken pieces black pepper salt paprika rosemary thyme oregano sage white pepper and cayenne in a large bowl to coat.

Step 2

Stir in buttermilk until chicken is coated. Refrigerate for 6 hours.

Step 3

Combine flour salt paprika cayenne garlic powder white pepper and onion powder in a large shallow dish.

Step 4

Remove chicken from the buttermilk and dredge each piece in the seasoned flour. Shake off any excess and transfer to a plate.

Step 5

Heat peanut oil in a large Dutch oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add all the chicken to the pan and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Turn chicken pieces and cook for another 10-15 minutes.

Step 7

Remove chicken from the oil and transfer to a cooling rack set over a paper towel lined baking sheet. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 1261.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 66g 132%

Carbohydrates: 55.7g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 6.3g

Fat: 85g 131%

Saturated Fat: 15.6g 78%

Cholesterol: 179mg 60%

Vitamin A Iu: 965.6IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 28.7mg 221%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 39%

Vitamin C: 2.5mg 4%

Folate: 134.3mcg 34%

Calcium: 192.5mg 19%

Iron: 6.2mg 34%

Magnesium: 74.1mg 27%

Potassium: 666.3mg 19%

Sodium: 1443.2mg 58%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 65%

Calories From Fat: 764.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.