Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry chicken for 8-10 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- Serve with gravy for a traditional touch.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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