Country fried chicken recipe easy homemade for tasty meals!
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade country fried chicken that is perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat in the flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg