4th of July Fried Chicken

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⏱ 80 mins 🍽 4-6 serving(s) 🏷 Whole Chicken

This fried chicken is an ideal centrepiece for a 4th of July celebration or any summer gathering. Chicken pieces are first soaked in buttermilk, then coated in a seasoned flour and breadcrumb mixture before being fried until golden and crisp. The result is juicy, flavourful chicken with a satisfying crunch. It pairs wonderfully with traditional picnic sides like potato salad.

4th of July Fried Chicken

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 eggs, beaten with
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • oil (for frying, I use corn oil)

Method

  1. Rinse the chicken pieces and pat them dry with paper towels, then arrange them in a shallow dish.
  2. Cover the chicken with the buttermilk and allow it to marinate for 30 minutes, turning the pieces over once or twice.
  3. In a paper bag, mix together the flour, salt, ground sage, paprika and pepper.
  4. Place the marinated chicken pieces into the bag and shake it well to coat them evenly in the flour mixture.
  5. Take each piece of chicken and dip it into the beaten egg mixture, then roll it thoroughly in the breadcrumbs.
  6. Allow the coated chicken to rest for 15 minutes before you begin frying.
  7. Pour oil into a large skillet until it is about 1 inch deep and heat it to 375°F. You can test it by sprinkling a few drops of water. it should spatter.
  8. Begin by placing the chicken legs and thighs into the hot oil first.
  9. Fry these pieces for about 10-12 minutes until they start to brown, then add the remaining chicken pieces and fry everything for another 10 minutes or until all pieces are golden brown.
  10. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain off any excess oil before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1117500 mg

Recipe details

CategoryWhole Chicken
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